Road Paving Worker
どうろほそうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Construction, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Work Occupations
- Middle : Civil Engineering Occupations
- Minor : Paving Workers
Summary
Road paving workers lay asphalt or concrete on roadbeds, perform compaction and finishing, and form uniform, durable road surfaces.
Description
Road paving workers shape the roadbed based on the construction plan and lay asphalt mixtures or concrete mixtures. They compact using dedicated compaction equipment or rollers, inspect and adjust surface smoothness. While paying attention to changes in material properties due to temperature or weather, they carry out the work and implement traffic control and safety measures in parallel. Team coordination is required, and acquiring quality management and efficient construction procedures is important.
Future Outlook
With the increasing importance of measures against aging road infrastructure and maintenance management, demand is expected to remain stable. Accompanied by public investment and advances in paving technology, the need for specialized skilled workers is also high.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has physical strength / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from Site Possible / On-site Work / Seasonal and Weather Dependent / Team System
Career Path
Apprentice Paving Worker → Paving Worker → Leader / Foreman → Site Supervisor → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Asphalt Paving Construction / Compaction Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Reading Construction Drawings / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Surveying / Civil Engineering Construction Management / Communication Skills / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and site conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important to pave uniformly and prevent road surface irregularities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because heavy equipment operation and manual labor require using the body for long hours. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required to cope with noise, vibration, and deadlines during work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is essential as multiple people synchronize timing to advance the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work follows set procedures, creativity is not particularly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Asphalt Mixture Technician
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Compaction Roller Operation Skills Training
- Construction Vehicle Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Asphalt Worker
- Paving Worker
- Road Surface Paving Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Road Construction Worker