Also called: Engineer, Railcar Switcher, Railroad Engineer, Switchman
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Transportation
Safety and Government
Business
Engineering and Technology
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Controlled Movement
Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
Attention
Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Inventory management software
Industrial control software
Expert system software
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