Hard Skills
IntermediateRetarder System OperationControlling the speed of freight cars using hydraulic or pneumatic retarders to ensure safe coupling in a classification yard.
IntermediateRailway Safety ComplianceAdherence to regulatory safety protocols and internal yard rules to prevent accidents during car movements.
IntermediateTrack Switching CoordinationManaging the alignment of track switches to route railcars to their correct destinations within the yard.
BasicRadio Communication ProtocolUtilizing two-way radios to transmit clear and standardized instructions to yardmasters and switching crews.
BasicEquipment TroubleshootingIdentifying mechanical or electrical malfunctions in retarder units and reporting them to maintenance teams.