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Job Description
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-4031.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 58,220.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
- Currently, there are 42,880 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters”.
Also Known As…
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- Yardmaster
- Trainman
- Train Master
- Railroad Conductor
- Freight Conductor
- Conductor/Brakeman
- Conductor, Freight
- Conductor and Engineer
- Conductor
- Agent
- Yard Supervisor
- Yard Spotter
- Yard Pilot
- Yard Manager
- Yard Conductor
- Transportation Supervisor
- Trains Dispatcher Supervisor
- Train Dispatcher
- Train Conductor
- Traffic Control Operator
- Ticket Collector
- Test Conductor
- Switchman Supervisor
- Switch Operators Supervisor
- Supervisor, Engines, Road
- Sleeping Car Conductor
- Roadmaster
- Road Freight Conductor
- Road Conductor
- Pullman Conductor
- Passenger Conductor
- Passenger Car Conductor
- Outbound Supervisor
- Motor Boss
- Dispatch Manager
- Centralized Traffic Control Operator (CTC Operator)
- Car Spotter
- Car Distributor
- Car Dispatcher
- Car Chaser
Tasks for “Railroad Dispatcher”
- Arrange for the removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
- Operate controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Record departure and arrival times, messages, tickets and revenue collected, and passenger accommodations and destinations.
- Document and prepare reports of accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
- Supervise and coordinate crew activities to transport freight and passengers and to provide boarding, porter, maid, and meal services to passengers.
- Review schedules, switching orders, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work.
- Keep records of the contents and destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper points on routes.
- Instruct workers to set warning signals in front and at rear of trains during emergency stops.
- Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Collect tickets, fares, or passes from passengers.
- Inspect freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures and record car numbers and seal numbers.
- Inspect each car periodically during runs.
- Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals.
- Direct and instruct workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
- Verify accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineers to ensure trains depart on time.
- Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.
- Confirm routes and destination information for freight cars.
- Direct engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains.
- Receive instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes.
- Observe yard traffic to determine tracks available to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
- Instruct workers to regulate air conditioning, lighting, and heating in passenger cars to ensure passengers' comfort.
- Supervise workers in the inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure efficient and safe train operation.
Related Technology & Tools
- Ultra high frequency UHF radio communication systems
- Automatic container locks
- Switching system controls
- Bridge plates
- Laptop computers
- Uncoupling levers
- Desktop computers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Intercom systems
- Personal computers
- Two way radios
- Starter punches
- Mainframe computers
- Weigh-in-motion scales
- Car pullers
- Terminal wrenches
- Locking ratchet wrenches
- Radio frequency identification RFID devices
- Portable bar code scanners
- Portable satellite communications systems
- Switch adjusting wrenches
- Cable sheath cutters
- Tie-down winches
- Bourque Data Systems YardMaster
- Inventory tracking software
- SAIC
- Softrail AEI Rail & Road Manager
- Microsoft Office
- Freight reservation software
- RailComm DocYard
- Softrail AEI Automatic Yard Tracking System
- Automated equipment identification AEI software
- Positive train control PTC systems