Typical Tasks
Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws.
Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.
Operate track wrenches to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together.
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis
Expected Knowledge
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
