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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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Data base user interface and query software |
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Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported. |
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Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes. |
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Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts. |
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Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels. |
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Dress and reshape worn or damaged railroad switch points or frogs, using portable power grinders. |
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Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws. |
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Raise rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie removal and replacement. |
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Adjust controls of machines that spread, shape, raise, level, or align track, according to specifications. |
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Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills. |
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Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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