Hierarchy view
rail layer
Description
Code
9312.1.2
Description
Rail layers construct railway tracks on prepared sites. They monitor equipment that sets railroad sleepers or ties, usually on a layer of crushed stone or ballast. Rail layers then lay the rail tracks on top of the sleepers and attach them to make sure the rails have a constant gauge, or distance to each other. These operations are usually done with a single moving machine, but may be performed manually.
Scope note
Excludes people performing preparation activites such as bulldozing or scraping. Excludes people performing electric power lines installation. Includes people performing flash welding. Includes people performing laying activities of tram, metro and light rail tracks.
Alternative Labels
layer in railway sites
light rail layer
light railtrack layer
plate layer
rail machine operator
railtrack layer
rail track layer
railway line layer
track layer
track machine operator
tramway layer
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Skills & Competences
Concept URI
Status
released