Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler to drive locomotives within various locations. Responsibilities include coupling air hoses, reading instructions, performing maintenance duties, and signaling crew members. Essential skills include operation control, monitoring, and problem-solving. This role is critical for ensuring efficient operations within the yard, requiring attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and skills in heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between cars.
• Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed.
• Perform routine repair and maintenance duties.
• Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Complex Problem Solving

Active Listening

Quality Control Analysis

Monitoring

Job description

Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler

Career Description Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

Responsibilities

• Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between cars.
• Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
• Perform routine repair and maintenance duties.
• Ride on moving cars by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps.
• Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.
• Apply and release hand brakes.

Essential Skills

• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• 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.
• Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Other Job Titles

• Larry Car Operator
• Switch Engineer
• Goat Driver
• Dinkey Engineer
• Yard Hostler