Railroad Brake, Signal, & Switch Operators
Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
Also called: Brakeman, Railroad Switchman, Terminal Carman, Trainman
Knowledge:
- movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
- public safety and security
Engineering and Technology
Skills:
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- listen and understand what people say
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology:
- Electronic train management systems ETMS
Route navigation software
