§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

rail maintenance technician

Rail maintenance technicians execute routine inspections of railway tracks, powerlines, signage stations, switches, and other railway infrastructure.

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Description

Rail maintenance technicians execute routine inspections of railway tracks, powerlines, signage stations, switches, and other railway infrastructure. They are also sent out to repair defects quickly, safely, and at any time of the day or night.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity mechanics of trains sensors mechanics characteristics of wheel rail interface

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

modern power signalling systems hunting truck detector weigh in motion system work trains hot wheel detection system railway framework legislation electronics principles wheel impact load detector construction product regulation electrical systems used in transportation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect construction supplies design wayside signalling interlockings monitor stationary rail sensors maintain sensor equipment use safety equipment in construction detect rail track malfunctions write rail defect records inspect railways visually interpret graphical recordings of rail-flaw-detection machine follow health and safety procedures in construction advise on railway infrastructure repairs record test data inspect rail flaws test sensors

OPTIONALOptional competences

ensure implementation of subsidence mitigation measures check for defects in railcars process incoming construction supplies work in a construction team work ergonomically liaise with rail experts detect flaws in rails keep records of work progress maintain records of maintenance interventions use tribometer test the rail-flaw-detection machine liaise with managers keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)