Gravel, Sand, and Clay Extraction Worker
じゃり・すな・ねんどさいしゅさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving the extraction of gravel, sand, and clay using excavators or manual labor at riverbeds, quarries, and clay mines, followed by sorting, crushing, and transportation. Requires attention to quality control and occupational safety and health.
Description
Gravel, sand, and clay extraction workers extract gravel, sand, and clay from raw stones or soil at extraction sites such as riverbeds, quarries, and clay mines. They operate construction machinery such as excavators and backhoes to sort the extracted raw materials by size, feed them into crushers for processing to specifications, remove foreign matter, load them onto dump trucks or belt conveyors, and deliver them to transportation companies. In addition to heavy outdoor labor, knowledge of water level management, response to weather conditions, occupational safety and health management, and environmental conservation is required.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected in response to public and private construction needs. With the automation of heavy equipment and the expansion of recycled material use, acquiring skills in environmental measures and efficiency technologies will be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Doesn't mind tedious work / Good team player / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Extraction Worker (Junior) → Extraction Team Leader → Site Supervisor Assistant → Site Supervisor → Project Officer
Required Skills
Dump Truck Driving / Heavy Equipment Operation / Raw Material Processing / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Environmental Conservation Knowledge / Geological and Soil Knowledge / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Simple Surveying
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Work procedures are routine, and advanced logical thinking is not required |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the focus rather than generating new ideas |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Surveying and similar tasks are handled by specialists, so advanced mathematical skills are not needed |
| Planning & Organization | Work planning is often handled by site supervisors |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Clay Extraction Worker
- Gravel Extraction Worker
- Sand Extraction Worker
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