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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
5
Tasks
Inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and
handbrakes
to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly.
Make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes, using
hand
tools.
Receive
oral
or
written instructions from yardmasters
or
yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched.
Ride atop cars that have been shunted, and turn
handwheels
to control speeds
or
stop cars at specified positions.
Signal locomotive engineers to start
or
stop trains when coupling
or
uncoupling cars, using
hand
signals, lanterns,
or
radio communication.
1
Detailed Work Activity
Install parts, assemblies,
or
attachments in transportation
or
material
handling
equipment.
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How do they match: 53-4022.00 - Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
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