Rail Track Worker
きじょうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized worker who lays and aligns rails and sleepers to construct and maintain safe railway tracks.
Description
Rail track workers accurately install and replace railway rails (track rails) and sleepers, and maintain track precision such as height, level, and curve radius through ballast (crushed stone) alignment and compaction. They operate surveying instruments and construction machinery, perform rail joint construction and inspection using bolting and welding, and conduct regular maintenance work. Much of the work is outdoors, requiring safety management and teamwork adapted to weather conditions and terrain.
Future Outlook
While there is stable demand for railway infrastructure maintenance, mechanization and ICT advancement require adaptation to work efficiency improvements and predictive maintenance technologies.
Personality Traits
Cautious and accurate / Patient / Physically strong / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Rail Track Worker → Rail Track Worker → Leader → Site Supervisor → Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Ballast Alignment and Compaction / Construction Machinery Operation / Rail Laying Technology / Sleeper Replacement Work / Survey Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / Civil Engineering Drawing Reading / Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Ensuring track accuracy requires attention to detail down to the millimeter. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of heavy labor with heavy machinery operation and manual work, requiring physical stamina. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Requires collaboration with multiple people to carry out work safely and efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is centered on routines following procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Education
- Gas Welding Work Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operator
Aliases
- Rail Worker
- Track Construction Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Railway Construction Worker
- Track Maintainer