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Tasks & work activities — train preparer
Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-4011.00 (Locomotive Engineers).
Task statements
- [Core] Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.
- [Core] Observe tracks to detect obstructions.
- [Core] Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
- [Core] Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
- [Core] Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
- [Core] Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.
- [Core] Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.
- [Core] Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.
- [Core] Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.
- [Core] Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.
- [Core] Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.
- [Core] Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.
- [Core] Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.
- [Supplemental] Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.
Detailed work activities
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment.
- Monitor availability of equipment or supplies.
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
- Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.
- Monitor operational quality or safety.
- Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.
- Operate locomotives or other rail vehicles.
- Prepare accident or incident reports.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Respond to transportation emergencies.
- Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.