Job Description:

• 1) Performs any combination of following duties on passenger train: Inspects equipment, such as couplings, airhose, journal boxes, and handbrakes, to ensure that they function properly.

• 2) Assists passengers to board and leave train.

• 3) Places passengers' baggage in rack above seats on train.

• 4) Answers questions from passengers concerning train rules, station, and timetable information.

• 5) Turns knobs and pushes switches on control panel to regulate air-conditioning, heating, and lighting on train for comfort of passengers.

• 6) Sets warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes, in front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.

• 7) Makes minor repairs to couplings, airhoses, and journal boxes, using handtools.

• 8) Reports to CONDUCTOR, PASSENGER CAR any equipment requiring major repair.

• 9) Collects tickets, fares, and passes from passengers.