| Job Title |
Hostler |
| Job Description |
Drives Electric, Diesel-electric, Steam, Or
Gas-turbine-electric Locomotive To Designated Stations In
Railroad Roundhouse To Be Cleaned, Serviced, Or Repaired:
Receives Locomotive From Locomotive Engineer (r.r. Trans.) At
Termination Of Run. Observes Oil, Air, And Steam Pressure Gauges
And Water Level To Ensure That Locomotive Is Operating
Efficiently. Pushes Or Pulls Levers To Control Movement Of
Locomotive. Drives Locomotive To Various Stations In Roundhouse
To Be Repaired, Cleaned, Or Supplied With Coal, Fuel Oil, Water,
Lubricating Oil, And Sand, Following Instructions From Engine
Dispatcher (r.r. Trans.). Drives Locomotive From Roundhouse To
Switching Area And Delivers Serviced Locomotive To Engine Crew.
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