Ability to: interpret workplace information such as drawings and related instructions to identify the project requirements estimate material requirements for a given project assess operational status of equipment and carry out pre-operational checks confirm that rail lengths meet design and construction specifications position rails to meet specification including positioning and fixing base plates where used and positioning and fixing rail lengths monitor track laying including confirming that the following meet construction specifications: alignment of the first rail joints between rail lengths spike holes are bored to required pattern clips/dog spikes are fitted and fixed to secure rail to each sleeper rail anchors are positioned firmly against sleepers to prevent slippage second rail is positioned to the correct gauge prior to fixing rails are fixed in position circuit plans are maintained in jointing processes to switching/signalling requirements identify faulty operation of equipment identify unacceptable work outcomes take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance use appropriate communication methods and equipment report and/or record corrective action as required maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards |