Construction Site General Worker
けんちくげんばざつやくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving miscellaneous tasks such as transporting materials, cleaning, and tidying up at construction sites to support craftsmen and technicians.
Description
Construction site general workers handle a wide range of miscellaneous tasks, including unloading and loading materials, cleaning and organizing inside and outside the site, disposing of waste materials, and assisting with scaffolding assembly. They ensure efficient work by craftsmen such as heavy equipment operators, carpenters, and plasterers through site maintenance and material handling, working under the instructions of safety managers. As it mainly involves outdoor physical labor, physical strength and teamwork are emphasized.
Future Outlook
Labor shortages in the construction industry are becoming severe, and demand for general workers remains stably high. However, due to advances in automation and prefabrication at construction sites, some tasks may be mechanized in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Diligent and serious / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shift / On-site resident / Outdoor work / Physical labor / Team work
Career Path
Formwork carpenter assistant → Carpenter apprentice → Plasterer assistant → Reinforcing bar worker assistant → Heavy equipment operator → Site supervisor
Required Skills
Material transportation / Safety knowledge / Site cleaning and organization
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation skills / Hand tool operation / Scaffolding assembly assistance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because site conditions and tasks change daily. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is required to endure long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because of high physical and mental stress from outdoor work and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people need to cooperate in tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it does not require complex analysis or logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it does not require original idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the main work is following instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical calculations are not needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are few opportunities to make plans independently. |
Aliases
- Construction site laborer
- Odd job worker
- Site worker
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Construction worker
- Formwork carpenter
- Heavy equipment operator
- Plasterer