Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Operate a switching engine or other types of locomotives or dinkeys in a railroad yard, factory, quarry, building site, or similar setting.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership

Activities

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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
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