- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
Signal and Track Switch Repairers spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Far Vision, Visualization, Finger Dexterity, and Visual Color Discrimination. Signal and Track Switch Repairers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Repairing and Troubleshooting.
Work Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Processing Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Thinking Creatively
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interacting With Computers
Training and Teaching Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Assisting and Caring for Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Developing and Building Teams
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Far Vision
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Control Precision
Oral Comprehension
Flexibility of Closure
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Manual Dexterity
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Perceptual Speed
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Selective Attention
Extent Flexibility
Hearing Sensitivity
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Speed of Closure
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Glare Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Spatial Orientation
Written Expression
Memorization
Mathematical Reasoning
Fluency of Ideas
Stamina
Speech Clarity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speech Recognition
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Speed of Limb Movement
Originality
Dynamic Strength
Peripheral Vision
Wrist-Finger Speed
Rate Control
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Engineering and Technology
English Language
Education and Training
Design
Telecommunications
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Building and Construction
Law and Government
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Psychology
Geography
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Personnel and Human Resources
Wages
Arizona
$62,040
Washington
$61,550
Wisconsin
$59,320
Maryland
$56,940
Minnesota
$55,620
Florida
$54,950
Illinois
$54,850
New Jersey
$54,720
North Dakota
$54,310
Nebraska
$54,010
Pennsylvania
$53,830
Oklahoma
$53,140
Missouri
$52,830
Colorado
$52,790
California
$52,570
Utah
$52,380
Kansas
$50,800
Michigan
$50,090
Oregon
$49,520
Louisiana
$49,490
Massachusetts
$49,460
Mississippi
$48,390
Virginia
$48,100
Ohio
$47,770
Indiana
$37,620
Skills
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Installation
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Writing
Active Learning
Time Management
Equipment Selection
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Negotiation
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Science
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Persistence
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Innovation
Social Orientation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Physical Proximity
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With External Customers
Level of Competition
Spend Time Sitting
Degree of Automation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
- Importance Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree