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How do they match:
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Railroad Conductors
and
Yardmasters
16
Alternate Occupation Titles
Accommodations
Manager
CTC
Operator
Centralized Traffic Control
Operator
Dispatch
Manager
Engine
Supervisor
Outbound
Supervisor
Outbound
Manager
Outbound
Operator
Road
Supervisor
Switch
Operators
Supervisor
Switchman
Supervisor
Traffic Control
Operator
Trains Dispatcher
Supervisor
Transportation
Supervisor
Yard
Supervisor
Yard
Manager
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.
7
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.
Operate
controls to activate track switches
and
traffic signals.
Direct
and
instruct
workers
engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling
and
uncoupling cars,
and
routing inbound
and
outbound traffic.
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.
Review schedules, switching orders, way bills,
and
shipping records to obtain cargo loading
and
unloading information
and
to plan
work.
5
Detailed Work Activities
Direct emergency
management
activities.
Receive information or instructions for performing
work
assignments.
Record
operational
details of travel.
Record
operational
or
production
data.
Review
work
orders or schedules to determine
operations
or procedures.
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