Compare Electricians & Rail Car Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Electricians $96,900
Rail Car Repairers Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Very Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Electricians
Electricians

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Electricians
Electricians

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Electricians
Electricians

13 related certifications

Certification for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

0 related certifications