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Lay, repair, and maintain railroad track.

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators lay railroad track. The tracks they lay are for standard railroad equipment or equipment used in plant yards, quarries, or mines.

Wages	$23.23 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
On the Job	Work Activities Apply paint to surfaces. Apply sealants or other protective coatings. Cut metal components for installation. Cut wood components for installation. Drill holes in construction materials. Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. Weld metal components. Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement. Verify alignment of structures or equipment. Clean equipment or facilities.
Career Pathways	Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Similar Careers	Rail Car Repairers Excavating and Loading Machine Operators Paving Equipment Operators
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