Conventional (Organizers)

Ship Engineers

Career Overview Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. Also Known As Engineer Ferry Engineer Port Engineer Tug Boat Engineer Alternate Job Titles Barge Engineer Deck Engineer Engineer Engineering Watch Officer Equipment Maintenance Marine Engineer Equipment Operating Engineer Ferry …

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Bridge and Lock Tenders

Career Overview Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators. Also Known As Bridge Operator Bridge Tender Lock Tender Alternate Job Titles Bridge Crew Member Bridge …

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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Career Overview Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Also Known As Boat Captain Captain First Mate Mate Alternate Job Titles Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman) Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman) Area Relief Pilot Bar Pilot Barge Captain Barge …

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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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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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