Also called: Conductor, Freight Conductor, Railroad Conductor, Yardmaster
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
Safety and Government
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Hearing and Speech
Realistic
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Spreadsheet software
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