Road Leveling Worker
どうろせいちにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Construction, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Work Occupations
- Middle : Civil Engineering Occupations
- Minor : Paving Workers
Summary
A job that levels the roadbed of roads uniformly and constructs the base layer for paving.
Description
Road leveling workers are specialists who prepare the subbase for road paving by leveling the roadbed, the foundation of road paving, uniformly. Based on construction drawings and design plans, they confirm elevations and gradients while performing rough grading to finish grading using grading machines such as graders. Afterward, they compact with rollers to ensure ground strength. Material selection, operation and simple inspections of work machines, safety management, and coordination with team members are also important.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to road repair needs accompanying infrastructure aging, the role of skilled workers may change with the introduction of ICT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Paving Worker → Heavy Equipment Operator → Civil Engineering Construction Manager → Site Supervisor → Site Agent
Required Skills
Compaction Management / Grader Operation / Road Roller Operation / Roadbed Material Selection and Adjustment / Simple Machine Maintenance / Surveying (Level Measurement)
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Construction Management (Rainy Weather Response) / Paving Material Knowledge / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to accurately finish the road surface smoothness and gradients. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to endure long hours of outdoor work and heavy equipment operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since the work follows prescribed processes, creativity is not particularly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Slinging Skills Training
- Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Grading Worker
- Paving Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Laborer
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Road Paving Worker