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.
Also includes
Primary Industry | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
Indiana Average Salary | $55,890.00 |
Average Time to Fill | 0 days |
Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
Typical Experience | None |
Current Openings | |
2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 320 |
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -0.25 % |
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,605 |
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 2.77 % |
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Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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Freight Transportation | ||||
Handling of Crisis or Emergency Situations | ||||
Machinery | ||||
Visual Displays | ||||
Over The Road | ||||
Forklift Operation | ||||
Inventory Management | ||||
Inventory Control | ||||
Rail Safety |