Climb on railcars

Have the physical abilities to climb on and into railcars following adequate security procedures.

scale railcar exteriors
climb around railcars
clamber around railcars
move physically around the exterior of railcars
scale train car exteriors
physically move around the exterior of railcars
scale the exteriors of railcars
climb into railcars
climb into train cars
climb on train cars

skill/competence

sector-specific

Climb on railcars is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.

Climb on railcars is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Climb on railcars – ESCO