SOC 53-4022: Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

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.

Part of 53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers 53-4020 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

SOC 53-4022 links to 1 CIP 2020 program in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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