53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers
Minor occupational group (Rail Transportation Workers) within the major group 'Transportation and Material Moving Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
Where 53-4000 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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Subcategories of 53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers
- 53-4010Locomotive Engineers and Operators
Broad occupation category (Locomotive Engineers and Operators) within the minor group 'Rail Transportation Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 53-4020Railroad 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.
- 53-4030Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
- 53-4040Subway and Streetcar Operators
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
- 53-4090Miscellaneous Rail Transportation Workers
All rail transportation workers not listed separately.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 53-4000?
- SOC 2018 53-4000 is "Rail Transportation Workers". Minor occupational group (Rail Transportation Workers) within the major group 'Transportation and Material Moving Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
- What does SOC 2018 53-4000 include?
- 53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers contains 5 direct subcategories: 53-4010 Locomotive Engineers and Operators; 53-4020 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers; 53-4030 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters; 53-4040 Subway and Streetcar Operators; 53-4090 Miscellaneous Rail Transportation Workers.
- What is the parent category of 53-4000?
- 53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers sits under 53-4000 Rail Transportation Workers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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