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

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Job Description & Jobs Job Title: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers RIASEC Career Code: R-C-E SOC: 53-4013.00 Job Description for:"Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers" Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location. 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Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges in order to ensure proper operation of equipment. Operate and control dinkey engines to transport and shunt cars at industrial or mine sites. Operate switching diesel engines to switch railroad cars, using remote controls. Operate track switches, derails, automatic switches, and retarders to change routing of train or cars. Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors. Receive, relay, and act upon instructions and inquiries from train operations and customer service center personnel. Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones. Apply and release hand brakes. Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between cars. Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation. Inspect the condition of stationary trains, rolling stock, and equipment. Inspect track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions. Operate flatcars equipped with derricks or railcars to transport personnel or equipment. Perform routine repair and maintenance duties. Provide assistance in aligning drawbars, using available equipment to lift, pull, or push on the drawbars. Provide assistance in the installation or repair of rails and ties. Pull knuckles to open them for coupling. Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed. Report arrival and departure times, train delays, work order completion, and time on duty. Ride on moving cars by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps. Spot cars for loading and unloading at customer locations. Find the perfect career, try our Career Search Tools Knowledge Requirements for: "Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers" Transportation -- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. See the education requirements for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Skill Requirements for: "Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers" Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Ability Requirements for: "Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers" Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Far Vision -- The ability to see details at a distance. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Reaction Time -- The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Rate Control -- The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. "Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers" Job Activities Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Job Description for: "Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers"

Transportation -- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Far Vision -- The ability to see details at a distance. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Reaction Time -- The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Rate Control -- The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.