Underground Cable Worker (Distribution Lines)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized worker who excavates, lays, connects, tests, and maintains distribution cables laid underground.
Description
Underground cable workers are specialized workers who excavate trenches (grooves) in roads or the ground and lay, connect, and joint insulated cables. They handle a wide range of processes such as insulation resistance measurement and withstand voltage testing of high-voltage cables, pulling cables into switchgear, investigating and repairing faults, and restoring road surfaces after construction. The work involves operating heavy machinery such as backhoes and handling large cables, requiring safety management and consideration for surrounding residents.
Future Outlook
Demand for undergrounding is increasing due to urban landscape measures and disaster countermeasures, and demand for maintenance management and renewal work is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, chronic labor shortages continue, and efficiency improvements utilizing ICT and robot technology are expected to advance in the future.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
On-site resident / Outdoor work / Shift night work / Team work / Temporary work
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Underground Cable Worker → Leader/Foreman → Construction Management Technician → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Cable Laying Technology / Heavy Equipment Operation / High-Voltage Cable Jointing Technology / Insulation Resistance Measurement and Withstand Voltage Testing / Safety Management / Trench Excavation
Recommended Skills
CAD Design / Quality Control / Underground Exploration Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather or site conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small connection errors or insulation failures can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength for operating heavy machinery and transporting cables. |
| Problem Solving | Quick response is required when encountering underground obstacles or troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Work is performed under high-voltage electricity and pressure to meet construction deadlines. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Team coordination is essential for heavy equipment operation and safety management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | More work follows prescribed procedures than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Calculations are limited to cable length and angles. |
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