nstall, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment
, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
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.
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.
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.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
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.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Transportation -- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Telecommunications -- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Systems Evaluation -- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.