According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors. | 89% |
| Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts. | 85% |
| Test and repair track circuits. | 82% |
| Drive motor vehicles to job sites. | 81% |
| Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems. | 80% |
| Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates. | 79% |
| Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment. | 78% |
| Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs. | 78% |
| Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed. | 76% |
| Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement. | 75% |
| Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals. | 70% |
| Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents. | 70% |
| Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates. | 64% |
| Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested. | 51% |
