In comparison to ashibatobi and tekkotsutobi, juryotobi requires a high level of expertise and is often engaged in plant work, air conditioning and plumbing work, and a partial work on electrical equipment.
足場・鉄骨鳶に比べて専門性が高く、プラント・空調給排水設備・電気設備工事の一部を重量鳶が仕事する場合も多い。