Railway brake, signal and switch operators

Railway brakers, signallers and shunters take charge of and safeguard railway freight trains during runs, control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for hauling in mines and control their movement.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Railway brake, signal and switch operators - from TSh234,897 to TSh1,598,450 per month - 2025.
  • A Railway brake, signal and switch operators typically earns between TSh234,897 and TSh676,294 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between TSh286,860 and TSh1,020,618 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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