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They install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunication systems within a railroad system.

Median annual wage (2016): $65,350

Education required: High-school diploma or equivalent

Projected job openings (through 2026): 1,000

Work experience: None

On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training