Signal and Track Switch Repairers - 49-9097.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Electric-Track-Switch Maintainer
  • Signal Maintainer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

49-9011.00 Mechanical Door Repairers
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
49-9042.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
49-9044.00 Millwrights
49-9045.00 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
49-9052.00 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
49-9061.00 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
49-9062.00 Medical Equipment Repairers
49-9063.00 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
49-9064.00 Watch Repairers
49-9069.99 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
49-9091.00 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
49-9092.00 Commercial Divers
49-9093.00 Fabric Menders, Except Garment
49-9094.00 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
49-9095.00 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
49-9096.00 Riggers
49-9097.00 Signal and Track Switch Repairers
49-9098.00 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
49-9099.99 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
  • Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
  • Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
  • Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
  • Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
  • Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
  • Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
  • Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
  • Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
  • Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
  • Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
  • Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.

Detailed Work Activities

  • apply cleaning solvents
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • de-energize high tension power lines for repairs
  • distinguish colors
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • install electrical fixtures or components
  • install lead-in wires to control boxes and other components
  • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • operate pneumatic test equipment
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • prepare reports
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • service batteries or transformers with specified fluids
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • splice electric cable
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use high voltage apparatus
  • use measuring devices in repairing industrial or heavy equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter