Bridge Assembly Worker
きょうりょうくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Civil engineering skilled worker who assembles steel members into bridges for rivers and roads on-site and connects them by welding or bolting.
Description
Bridge assembly workers are specialized skilled workers who, based on design drawings, lift steel members (girders and pillars) with cranes, position them on temporary scaffolding, and assemble them using arc welding or high-strength bolt connections. The work involves high-altitude operations and heavy machinery, making safety management and team coordination essential. Under the instructions of civil engineering construction managers or site supervisors, they handle a wide range of tasks from surveying, marking, temporary works, to finishing.
Future Outlook
Stable job demand exists due to the need for updating and maintaining aging infrastructure. Amid labor shortages, productivity improvements are expected through the introduction of ICT and robot technology.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Calmly / Cautious / Cooperative / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Day Shift / On-site Work / Outdoor Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Bridge Assembly Worker → Foreman → Site Agent / Site Supervisor → Civil Engineering Construction Manager → Design and Maintenance Engineering Position
Required Skills
Arc Welding / Bolt Connection / Construction Drawing Interpretation / Crane Operation / Slinging
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Civil Construction Management / Safety and Health Management / Scaffolding Assembly / Surveying and Marking Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to changes in weather and site conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required in managing member dimensions, bolt tightening torque, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina required to handle heavy members and endure long hours of outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Significant mental pressure when working at heights or handling heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Need to collaborate with crane operators and civil workers to proceed safely. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures and methods are standardized, prioritizing adherence to prescribed procedures over new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Mobile Crane Operator
- Overhead Traveling Crane Operation Skills Training
- Scaffolding Assembly Work Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Bridge Construction Worker
- Bridge Erection Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Crane Operator
- Steel Fabricator
- Welder