| O*NET SOC Tasks |
| Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary. |
| Monitor oil, temperature, and pressure gauges on dashboards to determine if engines are operating safely and efficiently. |
| Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for engineers. |
| Operate and drive locomotives, diesel switch engines, dinkey engines, flatcars, and railcars in train yards and at industrial sites. |
| Refuel and lubricate engines. |
| Signal locomotive engineers to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication. |
| Start diesel engines to warm engines before runs. |
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