Switchman
Occupations:
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersRailroad Conductors and YardmastersRail Transportation Workers, All OtherSignal and Track Switch RepairersIndustries:
Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesWaste CollectionRailroad Rolling Stock ManufacturingSupport Activities for Rail TransportationNavigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments ManufacturingMarmon - - Responsibilities: Operates locomotive to transport material and spot rail cars using switch list; Operates switches and directs flow of cars in rail yard; Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner and reports work hazards; Flexibility to work any shift, including overtime; Demonstrates mechanical aptitude