Occupation information for Signal and Track Switch Repairers United States

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Test and repair track circuits.
• 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.
• Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
• Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
• Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.

Tools:

• Adjustable wrenches
• Ammeters
• Articulating boom lift
• Audio spectrum analyzer
• Voltage or current meters

Technology:

• Electronic mail software
• Facilities management software
• Industrial control software
• Internet browser software
• Office suite software

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