Rail yard engineer driving locomotives in railroad yards to switch and inspect cars, signal crew members, and ensure safe operation of tracks and equipment
Experience
Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, and Hostler
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Drove engines within railroad yards to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars
Inspected engines before and after use to ensure proper operation
Signaled crew members for movement of engines or trains using radios or hand signals
Conferred with conductors via radiotelephones to exchange switching information
Inspected track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions
Operated track switches and derails to change routing of train or cars
Skills
Hands-On Work
Operating locomotives or rail vehicles, Positioning material handling equipment, Climbing ladders or vehicles
Checking & Planning
Inspecting locomotives, Measuring levels or depths
Core Skills
Reviewing work orders, Monitoring vehicle movement, Monitoring traffic signals, Driver's license, Maintaining locomotives and rail equipment, Receiving performance instructions