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

  • Coal Tram Driver
  • Dinkey Driver
  • Goat Driver

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

  • Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
  • Drive locomotives to and from various stations in roundhouses to have locomotives cleaned, serviced, repaired, or supplied.
  • 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.

  • Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.