Sabou Stone Worker
さぼういしく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that processes and assembles sabou facilities (such as stone retaining walls and sabou dams) using stone materials on-site to prevent collapses in rivers and slopes.
Description
Sabou stone workers split stones on-site, perform dressing and shaping, and construct sabou facilities such as stone retaining walls, sabou dams, and river revetments. Based on construction drawings and survey data, they measure levels and gradients while placing stones, ensuring strength using mortar or wire nets. They handle heavy materials using heavy machinery or cranes, and proceed with work while thoroughly managing safety and quality. Work is mainly outdoors, requiring adaptability to weather and terrain.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and increasing disaster prevention awareness. Succession of skills is a challenge due to the decrease in skilled workers, but a certain number of job openings are expected in the future.
Personality Traits
Adaptable to site conditions / Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Artisan (Assistant) → Artisan (Stone Worker) → Site Supervisor Assistant → Construction Management Engineer → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Crane operation / Gradient measurement / On-site safety management / Stone processing with hand tools
Recommended Skills
CAD (basic) / Civil engineering drawing interpretation / Concrete pouring / Heavy equipment operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Structures are prone to deterioration and collapse if gaps in stone stacking or inclinations are not constructed accurately. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength and endurance are required to handle heavy stone materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Often follows standardized construction rather than emphasizing design. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of specialized skills is mainly centered on on-site experience. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on using measuring instruments than advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
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