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

  • Engineer Assistant
  • Dinkey Engine Fireman
  • Dinkey Engine Firer
  • Donkey Engine Fireman
  • Donkey Engine Firer

  • 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.

  • Monitor engine operation or functioning.
  • Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.