Gat Worker (Gravel Extraction)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who uses heavy machinery in rivers or quarries to extract gravel and performs sorting, washing, and loading.
Description
Gat Worker (Gravel Extraction) is a job that involves operating heavy machinery in riverbeds or quarries to extract gravel, sort it by size, wash it, and load it. They check site geology and work conditions, ensure safety, and proceed with work efficiently. They also handle daily inspections and simple maintenance of heavy machinery, site cleanup after work, and material management. Work is often done in teams, requiring strict compliance with safety and health management.
Future Outlook
Stable employment is expected due to demand from public works such as infrastructure development, but personnel demand may remain flat or gradually decrease due to advances in labor-saving and mechanization.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Heavy Lifting / Outdoor Work / Overtime and Early Starts / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Gat Worker → Site Leader → Site Supervisor → Civil Engineer
Required Skills
Construction Machinery Operation (Wheel Loader, Backhoe) / Daily Inspection and Maintenance of Heavy Equipment / Dump Truck Driving / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Surveying Knowledge / Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Soil Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention is required for machine operation and safety management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy machinery operation and physically demanding work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to maintain calmness even in outdoor heavy labor or dangerous environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is routine and does not require much new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Operation Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Gravel Extraction Worker
- Gravel Worker
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