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88U Railway Operations Crewmember

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 12:47

OVERVIEW
Railway Operations Crewmembers are primarily responsible for supervising and operating diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment. They also serve as crewmembers or brakemen in the makeup and movement of railway cars and trains.

JOB DUTIES

  • Execute instructions received from signal towers, switches, other trains and trainmen
  • Signal with fuses, hands, flags, lamps and engine whistles
  • Perform car coupling and uncoupling operations
  • Check lashing and bracing to assure safe hauling of cargo
  • Administer lubrication orders on railway cars and make minor running repairs
  • Verify seals and seal numbers on freight cars


TRAINING
Job training for a Railway Operations Crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks and three days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with privately owned national railway chains or government-operated railroad companies.

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88U
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Railway Operations Crewmember

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88U Railway Operations Crewmember. Supervising and operating diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment.
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Railway operations crewmembers are primarily responsible for supervising and operating diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment. They also serve as crewmembers or brakeman in the makeup and movement of railway cars and trains.