Heavy Equipment Operator
Specialize in operating massive construction machinery, like bulldozers.
Railway Equipment Operator
Operate tamping machines, brooms, graders and ballast cleaning machines. Also known as Special Equipment Operator See More
Operates several types of heavy equipment, such as rail-mounted tamping machines, brooms, graders, and ballast cleaning machines to tamp ballast beneath and between ties, to clean tracks, to clean and redistribute ballast, and to grade and level ballast on railroad tracks: Pulls levers and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, hydraulic turntables, jacks, brooms, and tampers. Tightens loose bolts and adjusts blades, using wrenches. Lubricates machines, changes oil, and fills hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels. May be designated according to type equipment operated as Ballast-Cleaning-Machine Operator; Ballast-Regulator Operator; Tamping-Machine Operator; Track-Broom Operator.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Railway Equipment Operator make?
Nationally: $30,000 – $63,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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