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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Salary Information
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers: $58,030 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Monitor traffic signals. | Maintenance |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Maintenance |
| Monitor vehicle movement or location. | Maintenance |
| Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Operate locomotives or other rail vehicles. | General |
| Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment. | General |
| Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments. | General |
| Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids. | General |
| Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties. | General |
| Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic. | General |
| Connect hoses to equipment or machinery. | General |
| Connect cables or electrical lines. | General |
| Position material handling equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Record service or repair activities. | General |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Positive train control PTC systems | Expert system software |
| RailComm DocYard | Industrial control software |
| Railcar inspection management software | Facilities management software |
| Railyard inventory software | Inventory management software |
| Softrail AEI Automatic Yard Tracking System | Industrial control software |
| Softrail AEI Rail & Road Manager | Inventory management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Railyard management software RMS | Data base user interface and query software |