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How do they match:
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey
Operators
, and Hostlers
20
Alternate Occupation Titles
Car
Barn Laborer
Car
Mover
Diesel Dinkey
Operator
Dinkey
Operator
Dinkey Engine
Operator
Dinkey Locomotive
Operator
Dinkey Motor
Operator
Dump Motor
Operator
Haulage Engine
Operator
Ingot
Car
Operator
Ingot Buggy
Operator
Larry
Car
Operator
Mine Motor
Operator
Rail Equipment
Operator
Shunt
Operator
Slag Motor
Operator
Switcher
Operator
Train
Operator
Work
Car
Operator
Yard Motor
Operator
14
Tasks
Operate
and control dinkey engines to transport and shunt
cars
at industrial or mine sites.
Operate
flatcars equipped with derricks or railcars to transport personnel or equipment.
Operate
switching diesel engines to switch railroad
cars
, using remote controls.
Operate
track switches, derails, automatic switches, and retarders to change routing of train or
cars.
Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between
cars.
Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad
cars.
Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper
operation.
Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges to ensure proper
operation
of equipment.
Pull knuckles to
open
them for coupling.
Read switching instructions and daily
car
schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
Receive, relay, and act upon instructions and inquiries from train
operations
and customer service
center
personnel.
Record numbers of
cars
available, numbers of
cars
sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.
Ride on moving
cars
by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps.
Spot
cars
for loading and unloading at customer locations.
3
Detailed Work Activities
Operate
locomotives or other rail vehicles.
Record
operational
or production data.
Review work orders or schedules to determine
operations
or procedures.
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