Railroad and Railyard Workers and Operators Career Video

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JOB TITLE: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

RELATED JOB TITLES: Car Repairman, Conductor, Engineer, Equipment Operator, Railcar Switcher, Railroad Engineer, Switch Crew Supervisor, Switchman, Transportation Specialist, Yard Engineer

ONET: 53-4013.00

JOB TITLE: Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Operate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments. May couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Watch for and relay traffic signals. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes. May watch for dragging equipment or obstacles on rights-of-way.

RELATED JOB TITLES: Brakeman, Carman, Locomotive Switch Operator, Railroad Brakeman, Railroad Switchman, Switch Foreman, Terminal Carman, Trainman, Trains Service Conductor, Transportation Specialist, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Passenger Locomotive Engineer, Fireman, Locomotive Engineer, Passenger Locomotive Engineer

ONET: 53-4022.00
53-4021.00, 53-4012.00

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