How do they match: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

  • Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

  • Freight Conductor
  • Freight Trainperson
  • Road Freight Conductor

  • 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.

  • Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.
  • Confirm routes and destination information for freight cars.
  • Inspect freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures, and record car numbers and seal numbers.
  • 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.
  • Supervise and coordinate crew activities to transport freight and passengers and to provide boarding, porter, maid, and meal services to passengers.

  • Direct passenger or freight transport activities.