Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Signal and Track Switch Repair Careers

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

Salary Breakdown

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Average

$46,800

ANNUAL

$22.50

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,060

ANNUAL

$13.97

HOURLY

Mid Level

$49,190

ANNUAL

$23.65

HOURLY

Expert Level

$63,060

ANNUAL

$30.32

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

110

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Supporting Certifications

Degree Recommendations


Top Expected Tasks

Signal and Track Switch Repairers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

SKILL

Troubleshooting

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

SKILL

Repairing

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

ABILITY

Flexibility of Closure


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