How do they match: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

  • Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

  • Railroad Engineer
  • Conductor

  • Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

  • Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
  • Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
  • Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.

  • Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment.