Wednesday, December 13, 2006


Rail Transportation Occupations :


Rail Transportation Occupations is a job that requires a lot of hands on experience.They're many task that can be preformed.For example,
"Railroad brake operators". They're pretty much assistant for engineers,handling coupling and uncoupling cars.

"Signal operators" do most of (what a call) the "Fun Part". They install,maintain,and repair signal on the tracks and in yards. A lot of work.
"Switch operators" control track switches within the rail road.
Now with that said let's talk about the requirements and training.Before I go any farther applicants must be 21 years of age. Must have their High school diploma or a GED.Next you MUST good hearing, sharp eyesight, and pretty good hand-eye coordination.Physical stability is needed, drug and alcohol screening,and a criminal background.None of that should be a problem for me!
Employees are paid by the hour.They may work over 40 hours a week,24 hours a day (mostly because trains run 24 hours a day) so you gotta have some energy to burn.
Locomotive engineers
$24.30
Subway and streetcar operators
23.70
Railroad conductors and yardmasters
22.28
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators
21.46







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