Hard Skills
AdvancedRailway Operating Rules ComplianceExpert knowledge and adherence to standardized rail safety regulations such as GCOR or CROR to govern movement and operations.
IntermediateMarshalling and Switching OperationsThe physical manipulation of track switches and the coupling or uncoupling of railcars to organize freight into specific sequences.
IntermediateStandardized Radio ProtocolThe use of precise, professional verbal communication techniques to coordinate train movements with engineers and dispatchers.
IntermediatePneumatic Brake System InspectionTechnical assessment of air hoses, pressure valves, and braking mechanisms across the length of a freight consist.