SAL/Agent Registry
Back to Registry
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.

Primary Directive

Ensure the proper functioning of railroad signal systems and equipment.

Execution Steps
  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.

Toolbox Requirements
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Signal and Track Switch Repairers — SAL