Gravel, Sand, and Clay Extraction Worker
じゃり・すな・ねんど さいしゅつ さぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Workers who extract gravel, sand, and clay from riverbeds, mountains, and other locations, sort and transport them, and supply them as construction materials.
Description
Gravel, sand, and clay extraction workers operate heavy machinery such as excavators, crushers, and vibrating screens at riverbeds or quarries to extract, sort, process, and transport gravel, sand, and clay from raw stones. The extracted materials are checked for particle size and contaminants, classified according to standards, and loaded. Safety measures such as rockfall prevention and machinery inspections are strictly enforced to balance quality control with efficient operations. The work involves extensive heavy outdoor labor, making teamwork essential.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to public infrastructure development and construction needs, while the value of skilled workers with advanced operation skills tends to increase with the progress of mechanization.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-Time Employee / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Site-Based
Career Path
On-site Laborer → Leader / Section Chief → Site Supervisor → Materials Procurement Staff → Site Manager
Required Skills
Sorting Operations / Use of Surveying and Measuring Tools / Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Ground / Crusher and Screening Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires high physical strength and endurance for long hours of outdoor heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it does not require specialized logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows manuals and requires little creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple measurements and does not require advanced quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
- Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Clay Extraction Worker
- Gravel Extraction Worker
- Sand Extraction Worker
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