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For Educators: Military Resources

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Median Salary
82,710
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$63,510

10%

$82,710

Median

$93,690

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    33%

  • High school

    28%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    23%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    3%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Electrician

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Building and Construction
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Transportation

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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