Signal technician, Kaihangarau iatohu
Also known as
- Railway signal technician, signal maintainer
Signal technicians inspect, service and repair electrical railroad track systems and equipment like switches, communication lines and signal lights.
Your pay could be
$71K
Lower
$99K to $142K
Most common
$170K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Signal technician
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings, or be on call
- usually work on railways and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need be practical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- inspect railroad track systems and signal equipment
- repair electrical wiring and signal equipment
- test electrical circuits and signal systems
- replace worn or damaged machine parts
- repair mechanical parts and equipment
- look after maintenance tools
- tighten bolts and mechnical fittings
- record work activities
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- experience in similar work OR to complete on-the-job training courses
- a driver licence
You may need
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to be a registered electrician
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You usually don't need specfic NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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