O*NET-SOC 49-9097.00
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.Core13906
- Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.Core13910
- Test and repair track circuits.Core23936
- Drive motor vehicles to job sites.Core13908
- Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.Core13905
- Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.Core13909
- Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.Core13907
- Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.Core13911
- Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.Core13913
- Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.Core13912
- Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.Core13914
- Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.Core13915
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 8 examples in 8 categories, 5 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Facilities management software
- Maintenance management software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Industrial control software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Performing General Physical Activities
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Handling and Moving Objects
Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Documenting/Recording Information
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.