Railroad signal technician vs technician

Differences between railroad signal technician and technician duties and responsibilities

Railroad signal technician example responsibilities.

• Used UNIX base analysis systems to accomplish all tasks.
• Maintain and repair circuit breakers on systems up to 35000 VAC and 1000VDC.
• Perform collection, identification and signals analysis of all communications activity in support of critical DoD missions.
• Monitor system for signal leakage using GPS technology, including the generation of all reports necessary to maintain FCC compliance.

Technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
• Implement and manage UHF radio base stations, repeaters, and command network, effectively linking all regional headquarters.
• Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
• Maintain numerous automate scripts to assist in managing Linux systems.
• Manage, troubleshot and repair multiple wireless technologies including fiber optic transmission switches.
• Install peripherals including printers, fax machines, scanners, and smartphones.
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