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

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

  • Fireman
  • Firer
  • Diesel Locomotive Fireman
  • Diesel Locomotive Firer
  • Dinkey Engine Fireman
  • Dinkey Engine Firer
  • Donkey Engine Fireman
  • Donkey Engine Firer
  • Electric Locomotive Fireman
  • Electric Locomotive Firer
  • Locomotive Fireman
  • Locomotive Firer
  • Railroad Fireman
  • Railroad Firer
  • Roundhouse Fireman
  • Roundhouse Firer
  • Shop Fireman
  • Shop Firer
  • Steam Locomotive Fireman
  • Steam Locomotive Firer

  • 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.

  • Inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly.
  • Inspect locomotives to detect damaged or worn parts.
  • Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary.

  • Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment.