Compare Pipelayers & Rail Car Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Pipelayers $45,600
Rail Car Repairers Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

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

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

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.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
Low
Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers
Medium

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers
Medium

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

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
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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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Pipelayers
Pipelayers

No formal educational credential

Typical level Of training for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Pipelayers
Pipelayers

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 Pipelayers
Pipelayers

2 related certifications

Certification for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

0 related certifications