Signal and Track Switch Repairers

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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Rail Transportation	5,610
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,260
Support Activities for Rail Transportation	480
Urban Transit Systems	100
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	100
Support Activities for Water Transportation	0

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Average Annual Salary	$67,800
Average Hourly Wage	$32.60
Total Employment	7,730