Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

01

Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.

02

Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.

03

Weld sections of track together, such as switch points and frogs.

04

Observe leveling indicator arms to verify levelness and alignment of tracks.

05

Operate single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.

06

Operate track wrenches to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together.

07

Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws.

08

Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.

09

Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills.

10

String and attach wire-guidelines machine to rails so that tracks or rails can be aligned or leveled.