Embankment Construction Worker
ちくていこうじにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A civil engineering worker who constructs stable slopes by transporting, spreading, compacting, and shaping soil in embankment construction for river embankments, road shoulders, etc.
Description
Embankment construction workers build the foundations of structures such as river embankments, road shoulders, and railway embankments by transporting soil, spreading, compacting, and shaping it. They operate heavy machinery like bulldozers and hydraulic excavators, accurately measuring gradients and elevations using laser levels and total stations to proceed with construction. They select materials based on soil tests, perform appropriate compaction, and conduct slope protection work for drainage functions and erosion prevention. Sites are outdoors where weather and geological conditions change easily, requiring the ability to advance work safely and efficiently as a team.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to demand for maintenance of river embankments and roads, and disaster recovery works. Labor shortages due to aging are a challenge, but efficiency improvements through ICT and automation equipment introduction are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Cautious and accurate / Good team player / High safety awareness / Physically strong
Work Style
Direct to/from site possible / Outdoor work / Shift work / Site-based / Team work
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Crew Leader → Construction Management Technician → First-Class Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician → Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering / Compaction Machine Operation / Safety Management and Compliance with Work Procedures / Surveying with Laser Leveler / Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Civil Engineering Construction Management / Communication Skills (English) / Environmental Safety Knowledge / GPS Surveying Equipment Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because responses to changes in weather and geological conditions are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise finishing of soil and gradients is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because work is performed according to design drawings and specifications. |
Related Qualifications
- Compaction Machinery Operation Skills Training
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery (Grading, etc.) Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Embankment Worker
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