Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Degree Recommendations
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
01
Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
02
Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.
03
Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
04
Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
05
Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.
06
Apply and release hand brakes.
07
Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
08
Inspect the condition of stationary trains, rolling stock, and equipment.
09
Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges to ensure proper operation of equipment.
10
Spot cars for loading and unloading at customer locations.
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Visual Color Discrimination
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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