Raker
れーきまん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Construction, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Work Occupations
- Middle : Civil Engineering Occupations
- Minor : Paving Workers
Summary
A raker is a civil engineering worker who, in asphalt paving operations, uses a hand-push rake or similar tools to evenly shape the paved surface after spreading, ensuring flatness and gradient.
Description
Rakers are involved in asphalt paving projects for roads, parking lots, and similar areas. After asphalt mixture is spread and leveled, they use hand-push rakes or assist with plate compactors to uniformly finish the paved surface. At construction sites, they perform work according to predetermined gradients and heights, collaborating with compaction and inspection processes to maintain quality. The job involves long hours of outdoor work and handling high-temperature asphalt mixture, requiring physical stamina and safety awareness. They cooperate with site supervisors and other workers, playing a crucial role in ensuring road surface flatness and drainage.
Future Outlook
With the demand for infrastructure maintenance and renewal, a certain level of demand is expected, but work content may change due to mechanization and labor-saving measures.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Physically Demanding Work / Seasonal and Weather Dependent / Team Work
Career Path
Paving Worker (Junior) → Raker → Paving Work Leader → Civil Engineering Construction Manager → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Asphalt Paving Construction / Gradient and Height Adjustment / Grading Work / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Operation / Maintenance Management Knowledge / Surveying Equipment Operation / Traffic Guidance and Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure the flatness of the paved surface, careful attention to detail in the work is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required due to handling heavy asphalt mixture and performing long-hour work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because complex analytical thinking is hardly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accurate execution of prescribed methods is emphasized over idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Asphalt Mixture Handling Supervisor
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager (Grade 2/3)
- Construction Vehicle Operation Qualification
- Slinging Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Asphalt Finisher Operator
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Paving Worker