Compare Maintenance and Repair Workers, General & Signal and Track Switch Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,700
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Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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.

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

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

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

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch 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.

Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
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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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch 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

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Typical level Of training for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

15 related certifications

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

1 related certifications

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