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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

On the Job

 

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers drive locomotive or dinkey engines within a railroad yard, quarry, construction project, or similar location.


Physical Demands   

This career requires good eyesight.

 

Typical Work Tasks

People who work in this career often:


Typical Working Conditions

 

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