SUMMARY. The person in this position receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from a customer or customer service representative or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train. RESPONSIBILITIES. Conduct the movement of railcars and trains. Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern, or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train. Operat...
SUMMARY. The person in this position plans and coordinates safe, efficient, and proper makeup of outbound trains and switching of inbound trains. He or she ensures that trains are in compliance with all regulations and rules. oversees yard switching crews in a supervisory role, and ensures crew members are following safety rules when performing work. This person also assigns switching duties to crews, prioritizes work in order to meet customer ne...
