Land Development Worker
ぞうせいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who performs land leveling, fill work, drainage treatment, etc., at land development construction sites to prepare the foundation for buildings and infrastructure.
Description
Land development workers handle land preparation prior to residential development, roads, public facilities, and other construction. They operate heavy machinery such as hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, and graders to perform earth cutting and filling, drainage ditch construction, ground improvement, and retaining wall work. Key tasks also include verifying design data with surveying instruments, compaction work, and safety management. Much of the work involves steep slopes or confined areas, requiring selection of appropriate machinery and adjustment of construction methods based on weather and geological conditions.
Future Outlook
While stable demand continues due to needs in urban development and infrastructure maintenance, the introduction of ICT construction machinery and automation is advancing, requiring enhancement of machine operation skills.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Direct to/from Site Possible / On-site Work / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Land Development Worker Apprentice → Land Development Worker → Heavy Equipment Operator → Site Supervisor Assistant → Civil Engineering Construction Manager → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Compaction Work / Drainage and Ground Knowledge / Heavy Equipment Operation / Safety and Health Management / Surveying Assistance
Recommended Skills
Civil Engineering Construction Manager (Grade 2 or higher) / Forklift Operation Skills / Topographic Map Creation with CAD / Welding and Rebar Assembly
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because construction methods must be immediately adjusted to changes in weather or geological conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight height deviations affect construction quality and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is needed to endure long hours of heavy equipment operation, manual labor, and outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stable work is required outdoors under heavy labor and time constraints. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination is essential for heavy equipment operation and safety management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks based on instructions, with little need for creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Class Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Vehicle-Type Construction Machine Operator (Grading, etc.)
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