Locomotive Firers

Keep an eye on the locomotive's instruments and keep an eye out for dragging equipment, obstructions on the right-of-way, and warning signals. Track down the yard engineer and inform them of any signals you receive from the yard workers.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Comfort of the work setting

Activities

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Key Abilities

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