Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
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Also known as:
Coal Tram Driver, Dinkey Driver, Dinkey Operator, Engine Hostler, Haulage Engine Operator, Railcar Switcher, Yard Hostler
Leadership |
HIGH
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Critical decision making |
HIGH
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Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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Competition for this position |
LOW
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Communication with others |
LOW
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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Comfort of the work setting |
LOW
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
HIGH
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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Drive locomotives to and from various stations in roundhouses to have locomotives cleaned, serviced, repaired, or supplied.
Ride on moving cars by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps.
Report arrival and departure times, train delays, work order completion, and time on duty.
Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
Provide assistance in aligning drawbars, using available equipment to lift, pull, or push on the drawbars.
Operate track switches, derails, automatic switches, and retarders to change routing of train or cars.
Receive, relay, and act upon instructions and inquiries from train operations and customer service center personnel.
Apply and release hand brakes.
Pull knuckles to open them for coupling.
Spot cars for loading and unloading at customer locations.
Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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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. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Transportation | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Telecommunications | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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