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How do they match:
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Railroad Conductors
and
Yardmasters
14
Alternate Occupation Titles
Car
Chaser
Car
Dispatcher
Car
Distributor
Car
Spotter
Engine
Supervisor
Outbound
Supervisor
Passenger
Car
Conductor
Road
Supervisor
Sleeping
Car
Conductor
Switch Operators
Supervisor
Switchman
Supervisor
Trains Dispatcher
Supervisor
Transportation
Supervisor
Yard
Supervisor
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Coordinate activities
of
switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities
of
train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules
and
switching orders
and
coordinate activities
of
workers
engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup
of
trains
and
yard switching.
12
Tasks
Supervise
and
coordinate crew activities to transport freight
and
passengers
and
to provide boarding, porter, maid,
and
meal services to passengers.
Supervise
workers
in the inspection
and
maintenance
of
mechanical equipment to ensure efficient
and
safe train operation.
Arrange for the removal
of
defective
cars
from trains at stations or stops.
Confirm routes
and
destination information for freight
cars.
Direct
and
instruct
workers
engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling
and
uncoupling
cars
,
and
routing inbound
and
outbound traffic.
Direct engineers to move
cars
to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating
cars
to make up or break up trains.
Inspect each
car
periodically during runs.
Inspect freight
cars
for compliance with sealing procedures,
and
record
car
numbers
and
seal numbers.
Instruct
workers
to regulate air conditioning, lighting,
and
heating in passenger
cars
to ensure passengers' comfort.
Instruct
workers
to set warning signals in front
and
at rear
of
trains during emergency stops.
Keep records
of
the contents
and
destination
of
each train
car
,
and
make sure that
cars
are added or removed at proper points on routes.
Review schedules, switching orders, way bills,
and
shipping records to obtain cargo loading
and
unloading information
and
to plan
work.
2
Detailed Work Activities
Receive information or instructions for performing
work
assignments.
Review
work
orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
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