Interactive Demo

{
   "code": "53-4031.00",
   "title": "Railroad Conductors & Yardmasters",
   "tags": {},
   "also_called": [
      {
         "title": "Conductor",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Freight Conductor",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Railroad Conductor",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Train Master",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Trainman",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Yardmaster",
         "summary": true
      }
   ],
   "sample_of_military_titles": {
      "air_force": [],
      "army": [
         "Cavalry Scout",
         "Railway Specialist (USAR only)",
         "Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic"
      ],
      "coast_guard": [],
      "marine_corps": [],
      "navy": [],
      "space_force": []
   },
   "what_they_do": "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.",
   "on_the_job": [
      "Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals.",
      "Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.",
      "Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices."
   ],
   "word_cloud_terms": [
      "realistic interests",
      "train",
      "coordinate activities",
      "signal engineers",
      "vehicle movement",
      "cargo",
      "follow instructions",
      "dispatcher",
      "direct workers"
   ],
   "career_video": true,
   "contents": [
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/in_the_military",
         "title": "In the military"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/knowledge",
         "title": "Knowledge"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/skills",
         "title": "Skills"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/abilities",
         "title": "Abilities"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/personality",
         "title": "Personality"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/technology",
         "title": "Technology"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/education",
         "title": "Education"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/job_outlook",
         "title": "Job Outlook"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/check_out_my_state",
         "title": "Check Out My State"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/veterans/careers/53-4031.00/explore_more",
         "title": "Explore More"
      }
   ]
}