ISCO Minor Group 831 Locomotive Engine Drivers And Related Workers

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Locomotive Engine Drivers And Related Workers: Locomotive engine drivers and related workers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight; take charge of and safeguard railway freight trains during runs; control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals; switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards; make up trains for hauling in mines; and control their movement.

Tasks performed usually include: driving or assisting in driving railway engines, operating railway signals, switching rolling stock and making up trains in railway yards, making up trains in mines and controlling their movement.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

8311 Locomotive Engine Drivers

8312 Railway Brake, Signal and Switch Operators


Unit Groups

Unit Group Title
C8311 ISCO Unit Group 8311 Locomotive Engine Drivers
C8312 ISCO Unit Group 8312 Railway Brake Signal And Switch Operators

Higher Level