Road Watering Worker (Excluding Road Cleaning)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that sprays water on roads to prevent dust dispersion, maintaining traffic safety and environmental hygiene.
Description
Road watering workers mainly drive and operate water spraying trucks to spray water on road surfaces, suppressing dust dispersion and ensuring a comfortable and safe traffic environment. They belong to local governments or private construction and road management companies, handling dust measures as well as pavement cooling and volcanic ash countermeasures. Work is performed outdoors, requiring adjustments to water volume according to seasons and weather conditions, vehicle inspections, and safe driving.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to needs for infrastructure aging countermeasures and dust suppression, while the introduction of labor-saving technologies such as automatic water spraying systems is advancing, requiring workers to have advanced machine operation skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Public Works / Shift Work Including Night Shifts
Career Path
Worker → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Road Maintenance Engineer
Required Skills
Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance / Water Spraying Truck Operation
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of Weather and Road Surfaces / Road Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Essential due to prolonged vehicle operation and outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work is routine, requiring little logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Execution of prescribed procedures is required more than creativity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of specialized knowledge is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly involves adjusting work volume estimates rather than quantitative calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle License
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