What is a day in the life of a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers like?

Railway yard workers regulate traffic and couple, uncouple, and switch train cars.

Railway track maintenance workers lay, maintain, and repair tracks.

Water transport deck crew stand watch, and operate/maintain deck equipment.

Engine room crew assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of engines/equipment on ships/vessels.

Lock operators open and close locks along canal systems.

Cable ferry operators run cable ferries across narrow waterways.

Boat operators run small boats to transport passengers/freight.

1. What education do you need to become a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers ?
   1. In general, you usually need some high school education or a high school diploma. 2. You usually receive... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers ?
   The job outlook for Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers is considered Below Average because:... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be below... more
4. How much does a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers make?
   The average hourly wages for Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers is $18.35/HR, which is close to... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers"?
   6% of Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for... more
6. How many Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers are employed part-time?
   7% of Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were... more
7. How many Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers are self-employed?
   Roughly 2% of Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers are self-employed. This is considered average... more
8. What is the average age of a Other Transport Equipment Operators and Related Workers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (40). more