Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 53-4022
Title Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
Definition 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." Broad,53-4030,Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters, Detailed,53-4031,Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters,"Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching." Broad,53-4040,Subway and Streetcar Operators, Detailed,53-4041,Subway and Streetcar Operators,"Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares." Broad,53-4090,Miscellaneous Rail Transportation Workers, Detailed,53-4099,"Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
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