Hard Skills
IntermediateBrake System OperationThe technical ability to apply and release manual handbrakes and monitor air brake pressure levels on freight cars.
BeginnerCoupling and UncouplingThe process of connecting and disconnecting freight car mechanical couplers and air hoses safely.
IntermediateSwitch ManipulationManually or remotely operating track switches to align rails for the intended direction of train movement.
IntermediateRadio Communication ProtocolUsing standardized railway terminology and voice procedures to relay instructions to engineers and dispatchers.
AdvancedRail Safety ComplianceAdhering strictly to federal railroad administration (FRA) regulations and company-specific safety rules.