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.
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Key skills for a Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers include Transportation, Public Safety and Security, Mechanical. Common technologies include Google Android, Electronic train management systems ETMS. Acelro can analyze your current skills and show you exactly what to learn next.
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