Railway Signal Operator
712917 · Heavy Next-day ready Career data Close match
Rail operators move wagons and locomotives between railway tracks to keep train traffic organised and on schedule.
Most common salary $82k – $110k
Upper salary up to $135k
Training 0-1 year
Matched as "Rail operator"
Description
Controls the movement of trains, and assembles and disassembles trains within a marshalling yard.
Typical work tasks
- Directs trains within marshalling yards; breaks apart and join train wagons and carriages; places wagons, carriages and engines into sidings; directs outgoing trains to the main line; may conduct safety checks.
Typical work environment
- Works outdoors in marshalling or railway yards and on railway tracks.
- Work areas are likely to be noisy on occasion.
- Works in all weather conditions.
- Often works shifts and outside of normal hours to ensure service is maintained.
- Protective clothing and equipment will be utilised as required.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Medium to heavy physical demand levels.
- Sitting is not required.
- Stands and walks about the work area constantly.
- Stretching up, down or across is required for signalling activities and to join or break apart wagons and carriages.
- Squatting, bending or crouching is frequently required.
- Twisting of the body or neck is required on a frequent basis.
- Pushing and pulling is required frequently.
- Repetitive hand and arm movements are required when signalling trains.
- Driving of cars is not required.
- Mental skills necessary include observation, organisation, practical, technical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Railway signal operator trained/certified internally by KiwiRail; snippet has no licensing clause; experience_or_training/none/next-day confirmed.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.