noun
- a worker who lays and maintains railroad tracks
Examples
- The tracklayer worked in the hot sun replacing damaged railroad ties.
- Several tracklayers were needed to complete the new railway extension.
- The experienced tracklayer could align rails with precision.
- Safety equipment is essential for every tracklayer on the job.
- The tracklayer crew started work at dawn to avoid disrupting train schedules.
- Modern tracklayers use specialized machinery to speed up construction.