Compare Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines & Signal and Track Switch Repairers District Of Columbia

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,100
Signal and Track Switch Repairers Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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

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

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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

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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

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
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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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Medium

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.

Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5 related certifications

Certification for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers

1 related certifications

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