Career Discovery

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Career Overview Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of …

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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Career Overview Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching. Also …

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Subway and Streetcar Operators

Career Overview Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares. Also Known As Light Rail Operator Rail Operator Rapid Transit Operator (RTO) Train Operator Alternate Job Titles Combined Rail Operator Electric Motorman Elevated Motorman Light Rail Operator Light Rail Train Operator Light Rail Transit …

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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Career Overview Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location. Also Known As Engineer Railcar Switcher Railroad Engineer Switchman Alternate Job Titles Car Barn Laborer Car Mover Carman Coal Tram Driver Coal Trammer Diesel Dinkey Engineer Diesel Dinkey Operator Dinkey Driver Dinkey Engine Operator …

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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

Career Overview Operate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments. May couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Watch for and relay traffic signals. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes. May watch for dragging equipment or obstacles on rights-of-way. Also Known As Brakeman Locomotive Switch …

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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

Career Overview All motor vehicle operators not listed separately. Alternate Job Titles Assembly Line Driver Car Deliverer Car Driver Delivery Motorcycle Driver Ice-Resurfacing Machine Operators Leaf Sucker Operator Motorcycle Deliverer Motorcycle Delivery Driver New Autos Delivery Driver Power Sweeper Operator Roads and Parking Lots Sweeper-Operator Starting Gate Driver Street Cleaning Equipment Operator Street Sweeper Operator …

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Locomotive Engineers

Career Overview Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations. Also Known As Locomotive Engineer Passenger Locomotive Engineer Railroad Engineer Transportation Specialist Alternate Job Titles Diesel Engine Operator Diesel Engineer Diesel Locomotive Engineer Engine Pilot Engineer Engineman Freight Engineer …

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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Career Overview Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers. Also Known As Chauffeur Driver Limo Driver (Limousine Driver) Shuttle Driver Alternate Job Titles Airport Apron Bus Driver Airport Shuttle Driver Airside Transfer Bus Driver Bus Driver Car Driver …

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Bus Drivers, School

Career Overview Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting. Also Known As Bus Driver Public School Bus Driver School Bus Driver SPED Bus Driver (Special Education Bus Driver) Alternate Job Titles Bus Drive Coordinator Bus Driver Bus Monitor Campus Driver CDL Bus Driver …

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