Operate railway warning systems

Description

Operate and maintain grade crossing warning systems, signals and railroad signal equipment such as hot box detectors and interlocks.

Alternative labels

maintain and use railway warning systems
operate and maintain rail warning systems
operate and maintain railway warning systems
ensure railway safety through operation of warning systems
carry out railway warning system activities
operate rail warning systems
operate railroad warning systems
ensure operation of railway warning systems
operate and maintain railroad warning systems
perform railway warning system operations
conduct railway warning system operations

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate railway warning systems is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Shunter: Shunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons, making or splitting up trains in shunting yards or sidings. They operate according to the technical features, such as controlling movement via a remote control device.
Railway electronic technician: Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
Level crossing signalperson: Level crossing signalpersons operate equipment in the safeguarding of level crossings, according to safety regulations. They supervise the traffic situation arround the level crossing, and communicate with traffic controllers, drivers, and other signalpeople when necessary. 

Optional skill

Operate railway warning systems is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Operate railway warning systems – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022