Railway Track Workers
Snapshot
Railway Track Workers lay and repair tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines, and install and repair signals and other equipment.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 6900 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $1150 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | low |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- spreading and tamping ballast to provide firm foundation for sleepers
- cutting rails to length and grinding worn and rough rail ends
- placing sleepers across roadbeds, and positioning and fastening rails on sleepers
- drilling bolt holes, and bolting and welding rail sections
- removing and replacing worn and damaged rails, sleepers and switches
- cleaning and lubricating switches
- examining track, lubricating wheel bearings on rolling stock and maintaining switch signal lamps
- installing and repairing signals and other equipment
- may assist with the righting of derailed rolling stock
Job Titles
- Railway Track Worker