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

  • Air Brake Operator
  • Air Hose Coupler
  • Train Crew Member

  • 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.

  • Connect air hoses to cars, using wrenches.
  • 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.
  • Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.