Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, & Hostlers
Also called: Engineer, Conductor, Railcar Switcher, Railroad Engineer
What they do:
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
On the job, you would:
- Confer with conductors and other workers via radio-telephones or computers to exchange switching information.
- Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.
- Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
Transportation
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Communications
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Controlled Movement
Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
Hearing and Speech
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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