U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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The information on this page relates to the 2000 SOC, for more recent information, see the 2010 SOC System.

53-4012 Locomotive Firers

Monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.

Locomotive Engineers and Operators (broad occupation)

Rail Transportation Workers (minor group)

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (major group)

List of SOC Major Groups

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009