Hard Skills
IntermediateTie-Cutting Machine OperationThe proficient handling and control of heavy machinery designed to cut and extract wooden or concrete railway ties from track beds.
AdvancedRailway Safety ComplianceKnowledge of and adherence to federal and company-specific railway safety regulations, including track flags and signal recognition.
IntermediateMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying and diagnosing technical malfunctions in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components of tie-cutting units.
IntermediatePrecision ControlThe ability to make fine adjustments to machine controls to ensure accurate cutting without damaging the underlying rail bed or adjacent ties.