How do they match: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

  • Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

  • Accommodations Manager
  • Dispatch Manager
  • Outbound Manager
  • Yard Manager

  • Direct engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains.
  • 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 emergency management activities.