Occupational Employment Statistics
53-4013 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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Minnesota
| 160 | 38 | $34.93/hr | $24.28/hr | $32.38/hr | $32.51/hr | $44.46/hr | $44.59/hr |
| Natural Resources and Mining | 130 | $33.64/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
- Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.
- Report arrival and departure times, train delays, work order completion, and time on duty.
- Inspect the condition of stationary trains, rolling stock, and equipment.
- Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
- Operate switching diesel engines to switch railroad cars, using remote controls.
- Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.
- Apply and release hand brakes.
- Pull knuckles to open them for coupling.
- Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
- Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.