Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed. They break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. They perform maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment.
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric powered streetcar, to transport passengers. They handle fares.
Coordinate activities of switch engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. They coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or shipment trains. They review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
Operate railroad track switches. They couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. They signal engineers by hand or flagging. They inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
Drive and operate locomotors or other machines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights of way, and train signals during run. They watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.
Drive electric, diesel electric, steam, or gas turbine electric locomotives to transport passengers or shipment. They interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. They occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (gvw), primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages. They load and unload vehicle.
Drive a tractor trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (gvw). Their activities include unloading trucks. This job requires a commercial drivers' license.
