Train Crew Members

Inspect couplings, airhoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes on trains to ensure that they function properly.

Job Task

• Inspects couplings, airhoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and function properly.
• Adjusts controls to regulate air-conditioning, heating, and lighting on train for comfort of passengers.
• Assists passengers to board and leave train.
• Answers questions from passengers concerning train rules, station, and timetable information.
• Collects tickets, fares, and passes from passengers.
• Pulls or pushes track switch to reroute cars.
• Observes signals from other crewmembers.
• Sets flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes in front and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
• Signals locomotive engineer to start or stop train when coupling or uncoupling cars.
• Makes minor repairs to couplings, airhoses, and journal boxes using hand tools.
• Places passengers' baggage in rack above seats on train.
• Reports to conductor any equipment requiring major repair.
• Climbs ladder to top of car to set brakes or to ride atop to control its speed when shunted.

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