Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers, task by task.
The 17 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.
Also filed here47
- carman
- hostler
- engineer
- larriman
- switcher
- car mover
- switchman
- coal trammer
- yard hostler
- dinkey driver
- dump motorman
- duty engineer
- rail switcher
- yard engineer
- and 33 more
The full activity list
All 17 detailed work activities O*NET records for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.
Mostly automatable 4
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Record operational or production data | 91 |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures | 14 |
| Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids | 10 |
| Record service or repair activities | 5 |
Partly automatable 3
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement | 14 |
| Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments | 13 |
| Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement | 11 |
Barely automatable 10
| Activity | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Connect hoses to equipment or machinery | 9 |
| Monitor vehicle movement or location | 8 |
| Connect cables or electrical lines | 8 |
| Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties | 6 |
| Position material handling equipment | 6 |
| Monitor traffic signals | 5 |
| Operate locomotives or other rail vehicles | 4 |
| Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment | 4 |
| Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic | 4 |
| Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition | 3 |