Construction Laborer
けんせつろうむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that performs miscellaneous tasks such as material transportation and site cleaning at construction sites to support skilled workers.
Description
Construction laborers are responsible for miscellaneous tasks at architecture and civil engineering construction sites, including material transportation, scaffolding assembly assistance, concrete pouring assistance, site cleaning, and tidying up. The work is mostly outdoors, affected by weather and seasons, and requires high physical strength for tasks like carrying heavy materials. Basic tool operation and safety and health knowledge are necessary to ensure safety and quality, and work is performed under the instructions of skilled workers. With experience, career advancement to specialized trades or construction management positions becomes possible.
Future Outlook
The construction industry is facing a serious labor shortage, with a stable high number of job openings. In the future, productivity improvements are expected through measures such as countermeasures for aging workforce, introduction of automation technology, and utilization of foreign workers.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Work Clothes and Safety Shoes Required
Career Path
Apprentice Laborer → General Laborer → Group Leader → Specialized Trade (Reinforcing Bar Worker, Formwork Worker, etc.) → Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Basic Safety and Health Knowledge / Communication Skills (Understanding Instructions) / Hand Tool Operation / Material Transport / Scaffolding Assembly Assistance
Recommended Skills
Concrete Pouring / Forklift Operation / Scaffolding Assembly / Simple Surveying / Slinging Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires high physical endurance for heavy material transport and long hours of outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Involves a lot of work in harsh environments with high mental and physical stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Involves a lot of multi-person work, requiring cooperativeness. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mostly simple tasks, no need for advanced analytical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows set procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple quantity checks, no need for advanced mathematical skills. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly follows instructions, with few opportunities for self-planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Scaffolding Assembly Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Construction Helper
- Construction Worker
Related Jobs
- Formwork Shoring Worker
- Plasterer
- Reinforcing Bar Worker
- Scaffolding Assembler