Dragline Operator
どらっくらいんそうさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technician who operates large excavation machines called draglines at civil engineering construction sites to excavate and transport earth and rocks.
Description
Dragline operators operate large construction machines (draglines) equipped with long booms and wire ropes at sites to excavate and move earth and rocks. They also handle loading onto dump trucks, adjusting excavation depth, safety checks, daily inspections, and simple maintenance, supporting terrain shaping and foundation work. Precise operation skills and high safety awareness are required.
Future Outlook
Due to stable increases in demand for infrastructure development and civil engineering works, job openings are expected to continue. There is a possibility of advancing automation and remote operation technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Teamwork / High Concentration / High Safety Awareness
Work Style
Career Path
Dragline Operator → Construction Machinery Operator → Site Agent Assistant → Site Agent (Construction Management) → Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Excavation Machinery / Boom and Wire Rope Operation / Construction Safety Management / Machine Inspection and Simple Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Basic Surveying Knowledge / Grading Construction Machinery Operation / Soil Quality Judgment / Two-Way Radio Communication
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Important for precise positioning and safety assurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple calculations, no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Special Vehicle License
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training (Demolition Use)
Aliases
- Civil Engineering Heavy Equipment Operator
- Dragline Driver
- Dragline Operator
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