| Job Title |
Signal Maintainer |
| Job Description |
Inspects, Tests, And Repairs Electric Gate Crossings, Signals,
And Signal Equipment Within Division Of Railroad System: Drives
Truck Along Track Route And Stops Truck To Inspect And Test Gate
Crossings, Signals, And Signal Equipment, Such As Interlocks And
Hotbox Detectors. Inspects Batteries To Ensure That Batteries
Are Filled With Battery Water Or To Determine Need For
Replacement. Tests Signal Circuit Connections, Using Standard
Electrical Testing Equipment. Replaces Defective Wiring, Broken
Lenses, Or Burned-out Light Bulbs. Cleans Lenses Of Lamps With
Cloths And Solvent. Lubricates Moving Parts On Gate Crossing
Mechanisms And Swinging Signals. Inspects Electrical Units Of
Railroad Grade Crossing Gates To Detect Loose Bolts, Defective
Electrical Connections And Parts. Tightens Loose Bolts, Using
Wrench, And Tests Circuits And Connections By Opening And
Closing Gate. Compiles Reports Indicating Mileage Or Track
Inspected, Repairs Made, And Equipment Requiring Replacement.
May Inspect Mechanical Gate Crossings And Repair Defective
Cables On Hand-operated Gates And Test Air Lines And Air
Cylinders On Pneumatically Operated Gates.
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