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Occupational Report
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators (53-4021)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
Employment Outlook
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. Oregon employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2006 and 2016. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.Due to declining employment and few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$13.69 |
$16.54 |
$20.44 |
$24.46 |
$29.46
|
$20.96 |
$43,603 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
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All |
370 |
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Total, All Industries
|
Private |
368 |
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Manufacturing
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Private |
10 |
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Transportation and Warehousing
|
Private |
358 |
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Rail Transportation
|
Private |
358 |
Educational Requirements
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
- Complete Safety Reports
- Couple And Uncouple Railroad Cars, Air Hoses, And Electrical Connections Between Cars
- Distinguish Colors
- Follow Railroad Regulations
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Inspect Material Moving Equipment Before And During Normal Operation For Wear Or Breakage
- Inspect Rail Road Tracks, Signals, Switches, And Cars
- Inspect Railroad Equipment
- Observe, Interpret, And Respond To A Variety Of Railroad Signals
- Operate Mechanical And Electrical Equipment
- Operate Track Switches
- Operate Two-Way Radio
- Oversee, Read, And Understand Switching Instructions On Obts Or Switch Lists
- Perform Emergency Procedures In Railroad Setting
- Perform Emergency Repairs On Railroad Equipment
- Perform Hostler Operations By Operating Locomotive Between Various Shop Locations, Service Tracks, And Switching Areas
- Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Route Railroad Traffic
- Use Hand And Lantern Signals
- Use Remote Control Technology To Control Train Movement
Schools and Training Providers
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Elite Truck School
560 SE 4th
Hillsboro, OR 97123-4994
Phone: (503) 615-8465
Programs of Training:
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Western Pacific Truck School of Oregon, LLC
18990-A SW Shaw Street
Aloha, OR 97007-1246
Phone: (503) 855-4555
Programs of Training:
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IITR Truck Driving School
33817 W. Martin Road
Creswell, OR 97426-9756
Phone: (800) 976-7612
Programs of Training:
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Heavy Equipment Operators School, Inc.
1510 Hwy 99N
Eugene, OR 97402-1647
Phone: (541) 349-5076
Programs of Training:
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IITR Truck Driving School
6720 Crater Lake Avenue
Central Point, OR 97502-9415
Phone: (541) 830-4487
Programs of Training:
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Western Pacific Truck School
13691 NE Whitaker Way
Portland, OR 97230-1118
Phone: (503) 788-0203
Programs of Training:
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IITR Truck Driving School
1104 Lake Road PO Box 429
Redmond, OR 97756-0099
Phone: (541) 504-1465
Programs of Training:
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IITR Truck Driving School
1130 NE Old Salem Rd
Albany, OR 97321-4505
Phone: (541) 967-8001
Programs of Training:
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IITR Truck Driving School
13605 SE Hwy. 212
Clackamas, OR 97015-8922
Phone: (503) 657-8225 x105
Programs of Training:
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State Line Trucking School
456 E. Gladys Street
Hermiston, OR 97838-6260
Phone: (541) 567-7889
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Railroad Brake, Signal, And Switch Operators
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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