Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Provide assistance in the installation or repair of rails and ties.
2. 02Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.
3. 03Apply and release hand brakes.
4. 04Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
5. 05Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
6. 06Inspect track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions.
7. 07Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges to ensure proper operation of equipment.
8. 08Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between cars.
9. 09Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
10. 10Inspect the condition of stationary trains, rolling stock, and equipment.
11. 11Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
12. 12Receive, relay, and act upon instructions and inquiries from train operations and customer service center personnel.

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