Site Preparation Worker
じごしらえさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
A job that handles site preparation (brush cutting, root removal, soil improvement, slope maintenance, etc.) before planting in forests, creating an environment suitable for seedling establishment.
Description
Site preparation workers perform underbrush cutting, root removal, soil improvement, slope maintenance, and other tasks in forest areas before planting to create an environment suitable for seedling transplanting. They use machinery such as chainsaws and backhoes, and are also responsible for earth and sand transportation, surveying, and line marking. While paying attention to safety and health management, they collaborate as a team and flexibly respond to changes in weather and terrain to carry out the work.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing demand for forest maintenance and severe labor shortages, job openings for site preparation workers are on an expanding trend. Efficiency improvements through ICT and mechanization are also progressing, so acquiring technology will broaden career options.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Outdoor work / Overnight work / Seasonal and weather dependent / Team work
Career Path
Site Preparation Worker → Silviculture Worker → Group Leader/Supervisor → Forest Conservation Construction Management Technician → Forestry Technician
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance / Safety and Health Management / Small Construction Machinery Operation / Soil Analysis and Improvement Technology / Surveying and Marking
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / First Aid / Forestry Machinery Maintenance / Machinery Operation and Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather and terrain. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for accident prevention and proper soil preparation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed to sustain long hours of heavy labor. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because physical and mental strength is required to continue work even under heavy labor or bad weather. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with multiple people to efficiently advance the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work, and accurate execution is required more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical skills are not required, only to the extent of calculating quantities of heavy materials or areas. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work proceeds by following instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Basic Life Support Training
- Chainsaw Logging Work Supervisor Training
- Forklift Operation Training
- Small Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
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