Hard Skills
IntermediateSwitch OperationThe ability to manually or remotely operate track switches to direct rail cars and locomotives between different sets of tracks.
AdvancedRailway Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) and specific railroad company safety procedures.
IntermediateRolling Stock Coupling and UncouplingThe mechanical process of joining rail cars together and connecting air brake lines for secure train formation.
IntermediateHand Signaling and Radio CommunicationUsing standardized hand gestures and two-way radio protocols to communicate movement instructions to locomotive engineers.
IntermediateTrack and Switch InspectionIdentifying physical defects in railway infrastructure such as worn switches, broken rails, or fouled ballast.