How do they match: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

  • Engine Supervisor
  • Outbound Supervisor
  • Road Supervisor
  • Switch Operators Supervisor
  • Switchman Supervisor
  • Trains Dispatcher Supervisor
  • Transportation Supervisor
  • Yard Supervisor

  • 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.
  • Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.
  • Receive instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes.
  • Review schedules, switching orders, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work.