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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
SOC 53-4013.00
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation Monitoring
3.9
Operation and Control
3.9
Active Listening
3.5
Speaking
3.5
Monitoring
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.5
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.4
Knowledge Areas 8
Transportation
4.4
Public Safety and Security
3.9
English Language
3.7
Telecommunications
3.0
Administration and Management
3.0
Education and Training
3.0
Mechanical
2.9
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Key Tasks
1Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange
switching information.
2Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals,
radios, or telephones.
3Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals,
position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
4Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or
switch railroad cars.
5Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.
Also Known As
Car Barn Laborer
Car Mover
Car Repairman
Coal Tram Driver
Coal Trammer
Conductor
Diesel Dinkey Engineer
Diesel Dinkey Operator
Dinkey Driver
Dinkey Engine Operator
Tools & Equipment
Air brake hoses
Air pressure gauges
Automatic switches
Backout punches
Bumping posts
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