Is being a rail signal repairer a good fit for you?
Installs, tests and repairs railway signals, level crossing gates and track switches.
What the work involves
- Inspects and tests the working, mechanical parts and wiring of level crossing gates and signals.
- Inspects the electrical parts of level crossing gates and fixes loose bolts and faulty connections.
- Tests and repairs track circuits.
- Drives vehicles to job sites.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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