Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

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1. 01Operate single- or multiple-head spike pullers to pull old spikes from ties.
2. 02Clean, grade, or level ballast on railroad tracks.
3. 03Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
4. 04Observe leveling indicator arms to verify levelness and alignment of tracks.
5. 05Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders.
6. 06Raise rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie removal and replacement.
7. 07Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
8. 08Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills.
9. 09Operate single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
10. 10Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.
11. 11Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
12. 12Adjust controls of machines that spread, shape, raise, level, or align track, according to specifications.

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