Compare Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators & Signal and Track Switch Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $81,000
Signal and Track Switch Repairers Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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.

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.

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

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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

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.

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


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
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.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

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 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

License may be required 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 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

2 related certifications

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

1 related certifications

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