TransportationO*NET: 53-4031.00
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
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.
AI Risk Score
81/100
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Direct and instruct workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
- Operate controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Top skills
Speaking3.75/5
Monitoring3.75/5
Coordination3.75/5
Critical Thinking3.62/5
Active Listening3.50/5