Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

Also filed here40
  • trackman
  • track man
  • track layer
  • trackwalker
  • section hand
  • track walker
  • track welder
  • track worker
  • track dresser
  • track laborer
  • track mechanic
  • track repairer
  • section laborer
  • track inspector
  • and 26 more
SOC code
47-4061.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
16 activities
Activities an agent can take on
0
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-4061.00
Track inspection and damage reportingWhat can do this →
20% · you keepBarely automatable
Equipment maintenance and lubricationWhat can do this →
15% · you keepBarely automatable
Operating spike driving and track laying machinesWhat can do this →
12% · you keepBarely automatable
Welding track sections and componentsWhat can do this →
10% · you keepBarely automatable
Track alignment verification and adjustmentWhat can do this →
8% · you keepBarely automatable
Grinding and reshaping rail componentsWhat can do this →
8% · you keepBarely automatable
The team0 agents · 0 need no setup
You keep this
Physically patrol track sections and operate heavy machinery on-sitePerform hands-on welding, cutting, drilling, and grinding of rail componentsExecute mechanical repairs and adjustments to track switches and equipmentMaintain direct accountability for track safety and structural integrity

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

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The full activity list

All 16 detailed work activities O*NET records for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Barely automatable 16

Barely automatable activities for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
ActivityJobs
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment44
Clean equipment or facilities25
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools17
Apply sealants or other protective coatings17
Cut metal components for installation14
Maintain mechanical equipment12
Drill holes in construction materials12
Weld metal components12
Maintain construction tools or equipment11
Compact materials to create level bases11
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces8
Apply paint to surfaces8
Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement7
Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment7
Verify alignment of structures or equipment7
Cut wood components for installation6