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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-9097.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

What this job is about

Ensure the proper functioning of railroad signal systems and equipment.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Inspect signal equipment

    Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings and signal equipment.

  2. 2

    Repair electrical connections

    Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective connections.

  3. 3

    Test track circuits

    Test and repair track circuits to ensure proper functionality.

  4. 4

    Record maintenance activities

    Record and report information about mileage or track inspected and repairs performed.

  5. 5

    Lubricate and clean equipment

    Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and clean lenses of lamps.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

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