Standard Occupational Classification 2018 - United States
53-4020 Railroad 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.
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Subcategories of 53-4020 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
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- What is SOC 2018 53-4020?
- SOC 2018 53-4020 is "Railroad 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.
- What does SOC 2018 53-4020 include?
- 53-4020 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers contains 1 direct subcategory: 53-4022 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers.
- What is the parent category of 53-4020?
- 53-4020 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers sits under 53-4020 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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