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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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Locomotive Engineers and Operators

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

Rail Transportation Workers

Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.

Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.

Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.

Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.

Inspect track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions.

Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges to ensure proper operation of equipment.

Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between cars.

Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.

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