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How do they match:
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
6
Alternate Occupation Titles
Car
Chaser
Car
Dispatcher
Car
Distributor
Car
Spotter
Passenger
Car
Conductor
Sleeping
Car
Conductor
11
Tasks
Arrange for the removal of defective
cars
from trains at stations or stops.
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.
Direct and instruct workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling
cars
, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
Direct engineers to move
cars
to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating
cars
to make up or break up trains.
Inspect each
car
periodically during runs.
Inspect freight
cars
for compliance with sealing procedures, and record
car
numbers and seal numbers.
Instruct workers to regulate air conditioning, lighting, and heating in passenger
cars
to ensure passengers' comfort.
Keep records of the contents and destination of each train
car
, and make sure that
cars
are added or removed at proper points on routes.
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.
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