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How do they match:
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
5
Alternate Occupation Titles
Engineer
Assistant
Dinkey
Engine
Fireman
Dinkey
Engine
Firer
Donkey
Engine
Fireman
Donkey
Engine
Firer
7
Tasks
Inspect tracks, cars, and
engines
for defects and to determine service needs, sending
engines
and cars for repairs as necessary.
Monitor oil, temperature, and pressure gauges on dashboards to determine if
engines
are operating safely and efficiently.
Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for
engineers.
Operate and drive locomotives, diesel switch
engines
, dinkey
engines
, flatcars, and railcars in train yards and at industrial sites.
Refuel and lubricate
engines.
Signal locomotive
engineers
to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication.
Start diesel
engines
to warm
engines
before runs.
1
Detailed Work Activity
Monitor
engine
operation or functioning.
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