Tractor Shovel Operator
とらくたーしょべるうんてんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that operates tractor shovels at civil engineering construction sites to safely and efficiently perform excavation, grading, and loading operations.
Description
Tractor shovel operators are construction machinery operators who perform excavation, grading, loading, and other tasks at architecture and civil engineering construction sites. They operate levers and pedals from the driver's seat, skillfully using buckets and booms to handle soil and materials, while collaborating with construction supervisors and workers to manage site progress and perform machine inspections and maintenance. They have completed skills training based on safety and health regulations, and daily focus on preventing machine failures and considering the environment. Work is mainly outdoors, adapting to changes in weather and ground conditions, requiring high concentration and precise operation.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to infrastructure development and redevelopment needs. With the advancement of ICT construction machinery and automation technologies, advanced operation skills and maintenance abilities will be increasingly required in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive / High Concentration / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Long Hours / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Site Supervisor → Construction Management Technician → Business Unit Manager
Required Skills
Construction Drawing Interpretation / Heavy Equipment Operation / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / ICT Construction Machinery Operation / Preventive Maintenance Skills / Site Communication Using Wireless Devices
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor operation errors can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged sitting and vibrations burden the body. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to maintain tension during work in high places or unstable environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because operation procedures are standardized. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training (for Excavation)
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training (for Grading, Transportation, and Loading)
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