Description
Monitor the machine that presses down rails onto the sleeper. Report or take the appropriate action in case of any problem.
Alternative labels
monitoring of rail laying machine
supervising track layer
monitoring rail laying machine
track layer supervision
supervising track laying machine
supervise track laying machine
supervise track layer
rail laying machine monitoring
track laying machine supervision
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Monitor rail laying machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Monitor rail laying machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Rail construction supervisor: Rail construction supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure. They assign tasks, either on the ground or from a control room, and make quick decisions to resolve problems.
Civil engineering worker: Civil engineering workers perform tasks concerning the cleaning and preparation of construction sites for civil engineering projects. This includes the work on building and maintenance of roads, railways and dams.
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.
References
- Monitor rail laying machine – ESCO
