Underground Cable Wiring Worker
ちかケーブルはいせんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A field worker who lays, connects, inspects, and maintains telecommunications cables buried underground.
Description
Underground cable wiring workers specialize in laying telecommunications infrastructure underground in urban areas and industrial zones. They determine cable laying routes based on surveys and measurements, install protective pipes using excavation machinery or pipe jacking methods, blow or pull cables into the conduits, connect and fuse them at connection boxes, and verify signal quality using inspection equipment such as OTDR. The work requires coordination with civil engineering projects and safety management, as well as troubleshooting during emergencies and regular maintenance inspections. High safety awareness and precise construction skills are essential.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to the spread of high-speed communication networks and the need to update aging infrastructure. Challenges include labor shortages and skill succession, but efficiency improvements are anticipated through the introduction of automation machinery and remote inspection technologies.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Responsible / Cooperative / High Safety Awareness / Patient / Physically Fit
Work Style
Direct to/from Site / On-Site Stationed / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Site Worker → Team Leader → Construction Management Technician → Site Supervisor → Construction Division Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Cable Laying Technology / Measurement Equipment Operation / Safety Management Knowledge / Surveying Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / English Technical Document Reading / GIS Basic Knowledge / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because handling cables and connection accuracy directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of heavy machinery operation and long hours of physical labor. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to deal calmly with emergency responses and harsh site environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Need to collaborate with many workers to proceed with work safely and efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work follows procedures, so creativity is not particularly required. |
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- Aerial Work Platform Operator
- Construction Vehicle Operator
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- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Telecommunications Cable Worker
- Underground Cable Laying Worker
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