rail layer
Rail layers construct railway tracks on prepared sites. They monitor equipment that sets railroad sleepers or ties, usually on a layer of crushed stone or ballast. Rail layers then lay the rail tracks on top of the sleepers and attach them to make sure the rails have a constant gauge, or distance to each other. These operations are usually done with a single moving machine, but may be performed manually.
Also called: track machine operator, light rail layer, tramway layer, rail machine operator, track layer, railtrack layer, rail track layer, plate layer
- 18
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
18- apply arc welding techniques
- apply spot welding techniques
- apply thermite welding techniques
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction supplies
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- mechanical systems
- mechanics
- rail infrastructure
- react to events in time-critical environments
- recognise signs of corrosion
- secure working area
- transport construction supplies
- use measurement instruments
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
- work in a construction team
- work trains
Optional skills
24- coordinate construction activities
- drive mobile heavy construction equipment
- ensure rail tracks remain clear
- health and safety hazards underground
- inspect railways visually
- install railway detectors
- keep personal administration
- keep records of work progress
- machinery load capacity
- maintain rail infrastructure
- monitor ballast regulator
- monitor rail laying machine
- monitor rail pickup machine
- monitor tamping car
- operate grappler
- operate rail grinder
- operate sleeper clipping unit
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- pour concrete
- process incoming construction supplies
- rig loads
- screed concrete
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
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