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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Job Information
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Information
- Opportunities are expected to be good for qualified applicants since a large number of workers are expected to retire or leave these occupations from 2008 to 2018.
- 76 percent of these workers are members of unions, and earnings are relatively high.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $40,990/yr ($20.50/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Below Average |
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Education | High School diploma |