Hard Skills
IntermediateRailway Tie-End-Remover OperationThe proficiency in operating specialized heavy machinery to extract the severed ends of wooden railway ties from the ballast section of the track bed.
ExpertRoadway Worker Protection (RWP)The adherence to safety protocols and federal regulations designed to prevent accidents involving employees working on or near active railway tracks.
IntermediateHydraulic System TroubleshootingThe ability to identify and rectify minor malfunctions in the hydraulic components used to power the tie-end-remover machine's gripping and lifting mechanisms.
IntermediateTrack Signal and Radio CommunicationInterpreting hand signals, lantern signals, and radio transmissions from the track foreman and train crews to coordinate safe machine movements.
IntermediateBallast Profiling AwarenessUnderstanding the structural requirements of the track ballast to ensure tie-end removal does not compromise the stability or drainage of the rail bed.