Gravel Extraction Worker
じゃりさいしゅさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A site worker in the production of civil engineering materials who extracts gravel using heavy machinery or manual labor in riverbeds or quarries, and performs sorting, loading, and transportation.
Description
Gravel extraction workers are specialized laborers who extract gravel from riverbanks or quarries. They operate heavy machinery such as backhoes and cranes to excavate the ground and extract gravel, then sort it by size using handpicking or vibrating screens. While considering safety and health management and environmental conservation, they perform loading and transportation, and also handle quality inspections as well as machine inspections and maintenance. Under the instructions of the site supervisor, they fulfill the role of efficiently producing materials according to the plan.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected in line with infrastructure development and construction needs, improvements in work efficiency will be required due to labor shortages and advances in automation and robotization.
Personality Traits
Good at teamwork / High safety awareness / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Inter-factory transfer / On-site resident / Outdoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Extraction Worker → Heavy Equipment Operator → Site Supervisor → Construction Management Engineer → Materials Production Manager
Required Skills
Safety and Health Knowledge / Slinging Skills / Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills / Soil Science / Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Construction Machinery Maintenance / Environmental Conservation Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy outdoor labor requiring high physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Gravel Extraction Worker
- Sand Extraction Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Quarrying Worker
- Sand Extraction Worker