Ground Construction Worker
ぐらんどこうじさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A site worker who grades and develops grounds (such as sports fields and parks), installs drainage facilities, prepares sub-bases, lays weed barrier sheets, nurtures turf, etc. Combines heavy equipment operation and manual labor to finish the ground.
Description
Ground construction workers specialize in grading and developing grounds such as sports fields and parks. They operate heavy machinery such as bulldozers, backhoes, and motor graders to level the ground, and use hand tools and surveying instruments to fine-tune heights and slopes. They also handle laying drainage ditches and weed barrier sheets, turf soil filling and seeding work, while adhering to safety and quality management and efficiently advancing construction as a team. They interpret drawings and specifications and carry out work according to site supervisor instructions.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand from urban development and sports facility maintenance, job openings for ground construction workers remain stable. While susceptible to economic fluctuations and public works investment, employment opportunities are on an increasing trend due to expansion in private facility development.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Long Hours / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work
Career Path
Site Worker → Leader (Group Leader) → Construction Management Technician Assistant → Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician → Chief/Supervisor
Required Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation / Interpretation of Drawings and Specifications / Soil Management / Use of Hand Tools and Surveying Instruments
Recommended Skills
Construction Planning / Drainage Facility Installation / Safety and Health Management / Turf Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in ground slope or height can cause issues with usability. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of physical labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To efficiently progress work with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and originality is rarely required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are instructed by site supervisors or construction managers. |
Related Qualifications
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training (Grading, etc.)
Aliases
- Ground Construction Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Grading Worker
- Land Development Worker