Underground Power Transmission Line Laying Worker
ちちゅうそうでんせんふせつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized workers who perform excavation, laying, connection, and testing of power transmission cables buried underground, responsible for constructing underground power grids.
Description
Underground power transmission line laying workers are specialists who use trench excavators and heavy machinery to install conduits underground for passing cables and lay and connect high-voltage cables. They carry out a series of operations including conduit installation after excavation, cable jointing, insulation resistance measurement, withstand voltage testing, and finally backfilling and restoration. At construction sites, high safety awareness and teamwork are required for traffic control, heavy equipment operation, and work in confined spaces.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the promotion of underground cabling in urban areas and renewal of aging infrastructure, while skilled workers will face demands for higher skills with the introduction of remote monitoring and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Night and Holiday Shifts / Outdoor Work / Team Work / Transfers and Business Trips
Career Path
Site Worker → Foreman (Leader) → Site Agent and Construction Management Technician → Worksite Manager → Independence and Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Cable Laying / Conduit Laying Technology / High-Voltage Cable Handling / Insulation Resistance Measurement and Withstand Voltage Testing / Trench Excavation
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Surveying and Line Marking Technology / Traffic Guidance and Security Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes in cable connections or tests can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for heavy machinery operation and excavation work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to respond to obstacles and unexpected troubles on site. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people collaborate on heavy machinery operation and safety management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low as work follows existing designs. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantity calculations are not as advanced as those in highly specialized professions. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Electrician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Underground Cable Laying Worker
- Underground Cable Worker
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