Hard Skills
AdvancedLocomotive OperationProficiency in controlling the speed, braking systems, and directional movement of industrial engines within rail yards or manufacturing facilities.
IntermediateRailway Safety ComplianceAdherence to federal, state, and company-specific rail safety regulations, including the interpretation of track signals and radio communication protocols.
IntermediateMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying and performing minor repairs or adjustments to locomotive components such as air hoses, couplers, and fluid systems.
AdvancedShunting and SwitchingThe process of sorting rail cars and coupling or uncoupling them to assemble or disassemble trains according to shipping manifests.
IntermediateRadio Communication ProtocolUtilizing standardized voice procedures and terminology to coordinate movements with dispatchers, switchmen, and yardmasters.