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Locomotive Firers

(SOC Code : 53-4012)

in San Diego County

Monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.

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San Diego County is the same as San Diego-Carlsbad MSA.

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for engineers.

Monitor trains as they go around curves to detect dragging equipment and smoking journal boxes.

Receive signals from workers in rear of train and relay that information to engineers.

Observe tracks from left sides of locomotives to detect obstructions on tracks.

Operate locomotives in emergency situations.

Inspect locomotives to detect damaged or worn parts.

Signal other workers to set brakes and to throw track switches when switching cars from trains to way stations.

Check to see that trains are equipped with supplies such as fuel, water, and sand.

Monitor oil, temperature, and pressure gauges on dashboards to determine if engines are operating safely and efficiently.

Start diesel engines to warm engines before runs.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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