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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 |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
| Job Title |
Date Posted |
Location |
Wage Offered |
| Train Crew |
8/9/10 |
Hermiston |
$35,000/yr |
Job Openings from the Web
for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
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
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Elite Truck School
560 SE 4th
Hillsboro, OR 97123-4994
Phone: (503) 615-8465
Programs of Training:
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State Line Trucking School
456 Gladys
Hermiston, OR 97838-6260
Phone: (509) 554-3102
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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IITR Truck Driving School
13605 SE Hwy. 212
Clackamas, OR 97015-8922
Phone: (503) 657-8225
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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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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Western Pacific Truck School of Oregon, LLC
13691 NE Whitaker Way
Portland, OR 97230-1118
Phone: (503) 788-0203
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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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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