Cable Burial Worker (Communication Lines)
ケーブルまいせつこう（つうしんせん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job that lays communication lines and fiber optic cables underground, performing piping work, trench digging, insertion of protective pipes, cable pulling, and connection processing.
Description
Cable Burial Worker (Communication Lines) is a specialist job that lays communication lines and fiber optics underground. Based on construction plans, they perform ground excavation, piping, protective pipe insertion, etc., and then handle cable pulling, joint processing, and connections. On-site, they carry out a wide range of tasks including heavy machinery operation, manual excavation, installation of shield pipes and ducts, feeder device operation, testing, and inspection. Additionally, safety management, consideration for neighbors, and investigation and confirmation of underground buried objects are required.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to continued demand for communications infrastructure development such as 5G and FTTH. Needs for personnel with advanced construction skills will expand with the promotion of underground installation and increased demand for aging infrastructure renewal.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Has Patience / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Site Worker → Leader (Foreman) → Construction Supervisor → Site Agent → Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cable Laying Machine Operation / Heavy Machinery Operation / Piping Construction Technology / Safety and Health Knowledge / Trench Excavation
Recommended Skills
Construction Management Software / Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing / GPS Surveying / Laser Level Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate work is necessary to prevent damage to cables and pipelines. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required for heavy machinery operation and long hours of excavation work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Long hours of outdoor work require physical strength and mental endurance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is progressed in collaboration with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Much of the work is routine, and no special creativity is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician (Electrical Construction and Communications Civil Engineering)
- First-Class Electrician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Communication Cable Burial Worker
- Underground Cable Worker
Related Jobs
- Communications Construction Worker
- Electrician
- Fiber Optic Cable Laying Worker