Railroad Signal Operators and Locomotive Firers
- Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Median Yearly Income
$63,544
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+3.71%
What do Railroad Signal Operators and Locomotive Firers do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.