How do they match: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

  • Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

  • Yard Engineer
  • Yard Hostler
  • Yard Motor Operator
  • Yard Switcher
  • Work Car Operator
  • Rail Yard Engineer

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

  • Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
  • Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
  • Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
  • Report arrival and departure times, train delays, work order completion, and time on duty.

  • Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.