Road Worker
どうろさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Construction, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Work Occupations
- Middle : Civil Engineering Occupations
- Minor : Paving Workers
Summary
A site worker who handles materials, operates machinery, and finishes road surfaces associated with road paving construction.
Description
Road workers perform material transport, spreading and leveling, compaction, and finishing tasks at sites for asphalt paving or concrete paving. They operate construction machinery such as bulldozers and rollers, and carry out level adjustments based on roadbed formation and drainage design. They implement traffic control and coordination among workers to ensure safety while advancing construction according to the schedule. Attention to detail and physical stamina are required to achieve uniform and durable finishes, and adaptation to seasonal and weather changes is necessary.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to demand for road infrastructure maintenance and management, while labor shortages due to aging present a challenge. Efficiency improvements through labor-saving machinery and ICT utilization are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Patient / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Paving Worker → Squad Leader (Leader) → Site Supervisor → Construction Management Technician → Technical Position (Construction Management)
Required Skills
Asphalt Concrete Material Handling / Safety Management / Surveying (Level Measurement) / Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Paving Machinery Operation / Schedule Management / Traffic Guidance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to create a uniform paving surface. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
| Stress Tolerance | To perform work safely and quickly amid weather conditions and traffic regulations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with multiple people and proceed with work efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and originality is not particularly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Asphalt Paving Worker
- Paving Worker
Related Jobs
- Asphalt Construction Management Technician
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Road Construction Supervisor