House Demolition Worker
かおくかいたいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession specializing in house demolition work, using heavy machinery and hand tools to safely demolish buildings and properly process waste.
Description
House demolition workers mainly handle the demolition of houses and small-scale buildings. Based on work plans, they systematically destroy structures using hand tools and heavy machinery, and sort and transport industrial waste. Identifying asbestos and hazardous substances, implementing thorough safety measures, and considering neighboring residents are important. Compliance with laws such as the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law and the Occupational Safety and Health Law is also required.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of workers is becoming serious due to aging, demand for demolition work remains stable due to increasing seismic retrofit contracts and remodeling needs. It is expected that efficiency and safety will improve with the introduction of robot demolition machines and remote operation technology.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Worker / Direct to/from Site / On-site Resident / Shift
Career Path
Apprentice Demolition Worker → Demolition Worker → Foreman → Supervisor → Site Agent/Construction Manager
Required Skills
Hand Tool Operation / Heavy Machinery Operation / Industrial Waste Treatment / Occupational Safety and Health Law Knowledge / Scaffolding Assembly and Dismantling
Recommended Skills
Asbestos Handling / CAD (Simple Blueprint Reading) / Construction Management / Hazardous Materials Handler Qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for safety assurance and demolition sequence. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength to endure long hours of heavy labor and handling of heavy objects is essential. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to calmly continue work in harsh environments such as high places and dust. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Essential for advancing work in collaboration with the team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low because work follows standard procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are few, limited to dimension checks. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Education
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Aliases
- Demolition Worker
- Residential Demolition Worker
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