Rail Track Laying Worker
きじょうふせつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Civil engineer who constructs railway tracks, lays ballast and sleepers, installs rails, fastens and adjusts them to create safe and accurate tracks.
Description
Rail track laying workers are specialized operators in railway track laying construction, leveling ballast (crushed stone), laying sleepers, positioning rails at specified locations, heights, and gradients, and performing fastening and adjustments. They use surveying instruments such as total stations and laser levels to ensure precision, operate heavy machinery like cranes and bulldozers, perform bolt and nut tightening, rail welding, and joint straightening, handling a wide range of processes. Nighttime work or short-term construction aligned with construction schedules and train timetables is required, making safety measures and teamwork essential.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and expansion of railway networks. While efficiency and labor-saving advances using ICT progress, the development of precise workers will continue to be required.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Outdoor work / Shift nighttime / Team work / Temporary employment
Career Path
Apprentice Laying Worker → Rail Track Laying Worker (Technician) → Site Leader → Construction Supervisor → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation / Rail Fastening Technique / Rail Welding / Surveying Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD (Track Design) / Quality Control / Railway Safety Equipment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather, ground conditions, and construction schedules based on train timetables. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even slight deviations in track position or height can lead to serious accidents such as derailments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required to withstand continuous heavy labor and long hours of outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure work under harsh conditions such as time constraints and nighttime operations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination across the entire crew is essential for safe and efficient work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work requires adherence to prescribed procedures rather than innovative ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Rail Laying Worker
- Track Installation Worker
- Track Laying Operator
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- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
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