Railway Track Workers

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Railway Track Workers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Railway Track Workers

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Equipment Maintenance

  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.