Hard Skills
IntermediateTrack Inspection and MaintenanceThe ability to identify defects in rails, ties, and ballast and perform manual repairs or replacements to ensure the safe passage of trains.
AdvancedRail Car ShuntingThe process of moving rail vehicles from one track to another within a yard to assemble or disassemble trains for transport.
AdvancedRailway Safety RegulationsAdherence to strict industry safety guidelines, including blue flag protection and lockout/tagout procedures, to prevent workplace accidents.
IntermediateOperational CommunicationThe use of two-way radios and standardized terminology to coordinate movements with locomotive engineers and dispatchers.
IntermediateEquipment DiagnosticsThe skill of identifying mechanical failures in switches, couplings, or handbrakes and performing minor adjustments to maintain operational status.