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

  • Transportation Specialist

  • 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.
  • Provide assistance in aligning drawbars, using available equipment to lift, pull, or push on the drawbars.
  • Provide assistance in the installation or repair of rails and ties.
  • Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.