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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Indiana Average Salary | |
| Average Time to Fill | 46 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 21 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 0.42 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 98 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | -2.72 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Connect hoses to equipment or machinery
Don/Doff transportation or shipping related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic
Operate track switches
Couple/Uncouple railroad cars
Position material handling equipment
Connect cables or electrical lines
Don/Doff transportation or shipping related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic
Operate track switches
Couple/Uncouple railroad cars
Position material handling equipment
Connect cables or electrical lines
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor traffic conditions or signals
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Relay traffic signals
Monitor vehicle movement or location
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Observe track to detect obstructions
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Relay traffic signals
Monitor vehicle movement or location
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Observe track to detect obstructions
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Signal directions or warnings to coworkers
Communicate directions using railroad signals
Observe signals from other crewmembers
Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate directions using railroad signals
Observe signals from other crewmembers
Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Perform transportation or shipping related safety inspection
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment
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| Boilers | ||||
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