Interactive Demo

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   "code": "53-4022.00",
   "title": "Railroad Brake, Signal, & Switch Operators & Locomotive Firers",
   "tags": {},
   "also_called": [
      {
         "title": "Brakeman",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Carman",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Fireman",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Locomotive Switch Operator",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Railroad Brakeman",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Railroad Switchman",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Terminal Carman",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Trainman",
         "summary": true
      }
   ],
   "sample_of_military_titles": {
      "air_force": [],
      "army": [
         "Cavalry Scout",
         "Railway Specialist (USAR only)",
         "Unit Supply Specialist",
         "Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic"
      ],
      "coast_guard": [],
      "marine_corps": [],
      "navy": [],
      "space_force": []
   },
   "what_they_do": "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.",
   "on_the_job": [
      "Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for engineers.",
      "Signal locomotive engineers to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication.",
      "Pull or push track switches to reroute cars."
   ],
   "word_cloud_terms": [
      "realistic interests",
      "observe signals",
      "vehicle operation",
      "equipment",
      "inspect engines",
      "conductor",
      "instruction",
      "railroad yard"
   ],
   "career_video": true,
   "contents": [
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/in_the_military",
         "title": "In the military"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/knowledge",
         "title": "Knowledge"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/skills",
         "title": "Skills"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/abilities",
         "title": "Abilities"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/personality",
         "title": "Personality"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/technology",
         "title": "Technology"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/education",
         "title": "Education"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/job_outlook",
         "title": "Job Outlook"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/check_out_my_state",
         "title": "Check Out My State"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4022.00/explore_more",
         "title": "Explore More"
      }
   ]
}