Railway track worker, Kaimahi ara tereina
Also known as
- Track repairer, track walker, track ganger, track maintainer, railway track worker, railway checker, railway ganger
Railway track workers lay, repair and maintain tracks for railways, tramways, quarries and mines. They may install and repair signals and other equipment.
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$76K to $118K
Most common
$144K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Railway track workers
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, nights and weekends
- usually work on railway tracks or bridges and in tunnels, and may travel nationally
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions and at heights
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement
- maintain mechanical equipment
- weld metal components
- verify alignment of structures or equipment
- operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment
- cut metal components for installation
- drill holes in construction materials
- maintain construction tools or equipment
- clean equipment or facilities
- spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
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You need
- to complete on-the-job training courses
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Class 2 driver licence
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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