Level crossing signalperson
Code 8312.1
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- railway framework legislation
- level crossing regulations
- signal box parts
- signal boxes
Skills and competences
- apply signalling control procedures
- cooperate with colleagues
- execute working instructions
- ensure compliance with railway regulation
- enforce railway safety regulations
- read railway circuit plans
- operate railway lever frames
- operate barriers at level crossings
- operate railway switches
- operate train signalling equipment
- operate LED-based panel signal boxes
- operate railway control panels
- operate railway warning systems
- plan railway incident mitigation measures
- test railway signalling equipment
- follow signalling instructions
- follow strict level crossing operating procedures
- communicate verbal instructions
Transversal competences
- stay alert
- compile railway signalling reports
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences