Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Transportation and Material Moving
This grouping is for rail transportation work that is not listed under a more specific title. Days can mix monitoring and operating rail equipment, inspecting and maintaining cars or tracks, and checking that safety procedures are followed. Coordination with other rail workers keeps runs on schedule; help with passenger or freight loading and unloading comes up as needed. Problems, delays, and anything that breaks a rule go to supervisors. Suits people who like practical, changeable rail work and staying alert to equipment and safety problems.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$56'360
Median Wage Market Position
$56'360
What you might do
- Run and monitor rail transportation equipment
- Follow rail safety rules and procedures
- Work with other rail crews to stay on schedule
- Inspect rail equipment and tracks for problems
- Help load and unload passengers or freight
- Report issues or delays to supervisors
Skills that matter
- Operating rail transportation equipment
- Following rail safety rules and procedures
- Coordinating with other rail workers on schedules
- Inspecting and maintaining equipment and tracks
- Helping load and unload passengers or freight
- Reporting issues and delays to supervisors
AI & the future of this role
Mixed rail duties mean some monitoring and paperwork could shift to software, while other tasks stay physical. Hands-on yard work, safety judgment, and irregular site conditions tend to limit how far automation can go.
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