Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems. | - | - | - |
| Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors. | - | - | - |
| Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment. | - | - | - |
| Drive motor vehicles to job sites. | - | - | - |
| Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$83,600
per year
Mean Wage
$84,940
per year
Employment
8K
workers
Wage Range
$57,410 - $104,860
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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