Railway Track Plant Operator
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 74Mobile Plant Operators
- Minor group
- 741Mobile Plant Operators
- Unit group
- 7419Other Mobile Plant Operators
Description
Operates plant to lay, align, repair and maintain railway tracks.
Unit group
7419 · Other Mobile Plant OperatorsDescription
This unit group covers Mobile Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. It includes Aircraft Baggage Handlers and Ground Crew, Aircraft Refuellers, Linemarkers, Railway Shunters, Railway Track Plant Operators, Road Roller Operators, Stevedores and Streetsweeper Operators.
Skill level
Australia
4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects and assesses railway tracks to identify maintenance and repair needs
- Operates plant machinery to lay and align railway tracks
- Repairs and maintains railway tracks using appropriate tools and equipment
- Monitors and adjusts track alignment to ensure safe and efficient train operations
- Performs routine maintenance tasks on plant machinery to ensure proper functioning
- Collaborates with other railway personnel to coordinate track maintenance activities
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/74/741/7419
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx