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Common Job Titles

Hostler
Duty Engineer
Rail Switcher
Rail Switchman
Railcar Switchman
Shunt Operator
Switch Engineer
Switcher
Switcher Operator
Yard Switcher
Yard Engineer
Railcar Switcher
Carman
Engineer
Rail Yard Engineer
Railroad Engineer
Switchman
Car Mover
Coal Trammer
Diesel Dinkey Engineer
Diesel Dinkey Operator
Dinkey Driver
Dinkey Engine Operator
Dinkey Engineer
Dinkey Locomotive Engineer
Dinkey Locomotive Operator
Dinkey Motor Operator
Dinkey Skinner
Dump Motorman
Engine Hostler
Haulage Engine Operator
Ingot Buggy Operator
Ingot Car Operator
Larriman
Larry Car Operator
Mine Motor Engineer
Mine Motor Operator
Slag Motor Operator
Train Operator
Work Car Operator
Yard Motor Operator
Car Barn Laborer
Coal Tram Driver
Dinkey Operator
Dump Motor Operator
Rail Equipment Operator
Yard Hostler

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Occupation Code

534013 - Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

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Transportation Operations

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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

What do they typically do
Check the mechanical condition of locomotives and make adjustments when necessary

Operate locomotive engines within or between stations

Document issues with a train that require further inspection
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Work Place

Rail yard engineers spend most of their time working outside in all weather conditions. Rail Yard Engineers, like most rail employees, work full time and on some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Top Skills & Abilities

Using equipment or systems
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
Talking to others
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Reading work-related information
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work

Knowledge/Specialties

Transportation
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Administration and Management

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.

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