Hard Skills
IntermediateTie Shear Machine OperationThe ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy hydraulic cutting equipment specifically designed to remove damaged or aged wooden railway ties from the track bed.
AdvancedTrack Safety ComplianceAdherence to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety standards and specific railroad operating rules for working on or near active tracks.
IntermediateHydraulic System TroubleshootingIdentifying and diagnosing basic mechanical issues within the hydraulic systems of heavy railway equipment to perform field repairs.
IntermediateRailway Communication ProtocolsUsing two-way radios and standard railway terminology to coordinate movements with train dispatchers and ground crews.