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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and
Locomotive
Firers
14
Alternate Occupation Titles
Locomotive
Fireman
Locomotive
Firer
Locomotive
Switch Operator
Engineer
Assistant
Diesel
Locomotive
Fireman
Diesel
Locomotive
Firer
Dinkey
Engine
Fireman
Dinkey
Engine
Firer
Donkey
Engine
Fireman
Donkey
Engine
Firer
Electric
Locomotive
Fireman
Electric
Locomotive
Firer
Steam
Locomotive
Fireman
Steam
Locomotive
Firer
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
10
Tasks
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.
Monitor oil, temperature, and pressure gauges on dashboards to determine if
engines
are operating safely and efficiently.
Observe tracks from left sides of
locomotives
to detect obstructions on tracks.
Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for
engineers.
Operate
locomotives
in emergency situations.
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.
4
Detailed Work Activities
Inspect
locomotives
or other railroad equipment.
Maintain
locomotives
or other rail equipment in good working condition.
Monitor
engine
operation or functioning.
Operate
locomotives
or other rail vehicles.
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