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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Career Video

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Career Video

Dec 19, 2022 05:13 PM

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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