How do they match: Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

  • Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

  • Road Freight Brake Coupler
  • Railroad Yard Worker

  • Operate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments. May couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Watch for and relay traffic signals. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes. May watch for dragging equipment or obstacles on rights-of-way.

  • Adjust controls to regulate air-conditioning, heating, and lighting on trains for comfort of passengers.
  • Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.
  • Ride atop cars that have been shunted, and turn handwheels to control speeds or stop cars at specified positions.
  • Signal other workers to set brakes and to throw track switches when switching cars from trains to way stations.

  • Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic.
  • Arrange maintenance activities.
  • Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
  • Monitor traffic signals.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.