Raft Worker (Mountain Site)
いかださぎょうしゃ（やまもと）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
Traditional forestry worker who assembles timber into rafts using rivers and transports them downstream.
Description
Raft workers (mountain site) are specialists who bundle felled logs with ropes to form rafts and transport timber to downstream accumulation yards using rivers. The work is performed on riverbanks or in the river, involving raft assembly techniques, rope work, and log balance adjustments in teams. Judgment based on weather and water level changes is required, and meticulous safety management and communication are essential to minimize the risk of being swept away. It involves long hours of work in cold water or strong winds, requiring physical strength and endurance. They also play a role in inheriting traditional techniques and utilizing local resources.
Future Outlook
While there is a continuing shortage of workers, a certain level of demand is expected to be maintained from the perspectives of inheriting traditional techniques and regional revitalization.
Personality Traits
Has Attention to Detail / Has Cooperativeness / Has Endurance / Has Physical Strength
Work Style
Career Path
Raft Work Assistant → Raft Worker (Mountain Site) → Mountain Site Foreman → Forestry Business Manager
Required Skills
Raft Assembly Technique / Rope Work / Understanding of Safe Work Procedures / Water Transport
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Use of Waterproof and Cold-Resistant Gear
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond to changes in weather and river conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is long hours of heavy labor and work in cold and water environments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is high tension during water work and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is essential for multiple people to safely transport rafts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there is little complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little creative idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculations and quantitative analysis are almost unnecessary. |
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