Description
Lays and repairs tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and installs and repairs signals and other equipment.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
- Track Inspector
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 8216 Railway Track Workers
Description
lay and repair tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and install and repair signals and other equipment.
Tasks
- spreading and tamping ballast to provide firm foundation for sleepers
- cutting rails to length and grinding worn and rough rail ends
- placing sleepers across roadbeds, and positioning and fastening rails on sleepers
- drilling bolt holes, and bolting and welding rail sections
- removing and replacing worn and damaged rails, sleepers and switches
- cleaning and lubricating switches
- examining track, lubricating wheel bearings on rolling stock and maintaining switch signal lamps
- installing and repairing signals and other equipment
- may assist with the righting of derailed rolling stock
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.