Train Operator By Chris G.

Description of The occupation including main duties and responsibilities. Rail transportation Workers are Employed by three types of rail road s I freight, passenger and urban transit ( subway and light rail ). Freight railroads transport billions of good to destinations Within the united States and to the ports

What are the education and training requirements for the occupation? Rail roads require that applicants house a minimum of a high School diploma a or equivalent and most training is done through a companys formal training program and on – the – job training. Rail yard jobs usually require the successful.

List other required qualifications such as licensing, certifications, etc. Succeful. Locomotive engineers must be federally licensed to operate freignt and passenger train Federal regulation fequire beginning engineers to complete a famal engineer training program, including classroom, simulation and hand- on instruction in locomotive.

What is the average wage or salary for this occupation? Subway and streetcar operators $25.59 Railroad conductors and yard masters Railroad brake signal, and switch operators 22

Employment is exected to increase by a percent