Sabo Works Technician (Excluding Design and Construction Management)
さぼうこうじぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role responsible for on-site execution of sabo works such as check dams and slope frames to prevent sediment disasters in mountainous areas and riverbeds. Excluding design and construction management tasks, it focuses on heavy equipment operation, material installation, and safety management.
Description
Sabo Works Technician (Excluding Design and Construction Management) specializes in on-site construction to prevent slope collapses and sediment outflows. Implements various methods such as check dam works, slope protection works, ground anchor works, and drainage works, using construction machinery like backhoes and bulldozers to place and assemble materials. Since construction plans and drawings are prepared by the design department, design and management tasks are not included; instead, it faithfully follows the provided plans while ensuring quality and safety. Work often occurs in mountainous areas or riverbeds, requiring responses to adverse weather or unstable ground conditions.
Future Outlook
Although aging and labor shortages are progressing, efficiency improvements through mechanization and ICT utilization are expected due to increasing demand for disaster countermeasures.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Meticulous / Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Trips / Daytime Work / Mountain Overnight Stays / On-Site Stationed / Shift Work
Career Path
On-site Worker (Operator) → Chief / Group Leader → Supervisory Engineer (Construction Management) → Technical Consultant → Independent / Startup
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Soil and Ground / Heavy Equipment Operation / Material Processing / Safety Management / Simple Surveying
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Drone Surveying / Forestry Knowledge / GPS Surveying / Welding Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly adapt to changes in weather or ground conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Essential for safety: detailed condition checks and dimension management are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves prolonged physical labor such as heavy equipment operation and material handling. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to respond to sudden terrain changes or machine troubles on site. |
| Stress Tolerance | Involves frequent work at heights or in hazardous environments, requiring mental resilience. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork with multiple people is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine construction tasks, little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | On site, specialized calculations are few; mainly simple measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Mobile Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Sabo Operations Technician
- Sabo Technician
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