rail intermodal equipment operator

Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.

Alternative Labels

chassis estimator

container and chassis estimator

intermodal equipment handler

intermodal equipment operator

intermodal helper

intermodal rail equipment operator

intermodal railroad equipment handler

operator of rail intermodal equipment

rail equipment operator

railroad equipment operator

railroad heavy equipment operator

railway equipment operator

railway intermodal equipment operator

transfer table operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit analyse supply chain strategies analyse supply chain trends apply techniques for stacking goods into containers climb on railcars handle intermodal equipment lift heavy weights manoeuvre heavy trucks mark differences in colours operate cranes operate forklift operate on-board computer systems perform services in a flexible manner shunt inbound loads shunt outbound loads work on uneven surfaces

Optional Skills and Competences

follow verbal instructions handle paperwork meet deadlines perform manual work autonomously read maps tolerate stress

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/92371348-ef8f-41ce-9666-c903b57cc8b4

Status

released

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