Gravel Extractor
ぎょくせきさいしゅにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Workers who extract, sort, and transport pebbles used as raw materials for cement and paving materials at riverbeds or quarries.
Description
Gravel extractors use heavy machinery (such as backhoes) or hand tools at riverbeds or quarries to excavate and collect stones used as raw materials for cement and paving, sort them by size and shape, and load them onto trucks. They are also responsible for on-site safety management, machine inspections, and simple maintenance, collaborating in teams to carry out the work. As it involves heavy outdoor labor, adaptability to changes in weather and terrain, as well as sustained physical stamina, are required.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings exist due to demand for infrastructure development and riverbank protection works, but adjustments in extraction volumes are required due to strengthened environmental regulations and advances in material recycling. Mechanization and labor-saving technologies are expected to be introduced.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has endurance / Has physical strength / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Machine Operation / Outdoor Operations / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Gravel Extraction Worker → Quarry Worker → Site Work Leader → Site Supervisor → Civil Engineering Construction Manager (after qualification)
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of On-site Safety Management / Small Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation / Stone Sorting
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because heavy outdoor labor continues, high sustained physical strength is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because chemical analysis or advanced logical thinking is hardly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus rather than generating novel ideas. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Focus is on acquiring specific work procedures, with limited continuous learning of specialized knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is unnecessary, and quantity assessment is simple. |
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Gravel Extraction Worker
- Quarry Worker