Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Includes ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.
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Salary Information
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators: $67,370 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Cut metal components for installation. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment. | General |
| Drill holes in construction materials. | General |
| Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. | General |
| Verify alignment of structures or equipment. | General |
| Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces. | General |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | General |
| Cut wood components for installation. | General |
| Apply paint to surfaces. | General |
| Weld metal components. | General |
| Maintain mechanical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Compact materials to create level bases. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Timekeeping software | Time accounting software |