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

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

  • Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary.
  • Make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes, using hand tools.
  • Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.
  • Ride atop cars that have been shunted, and turn handwheels to control speeds or stop cars at specified positions.

  • Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic.
  • Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
  • Record service or repair activities.
  • Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.