The Dispatcher coordinates the movement of all trains on the system 

• Coordinates all train movements outside of yard limits
• Issues track warrants

Requirements for Qualification

• Demonstrate complete understanding of the all trackage and control points
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the track warrant system
• Spend one complete session coordinating train movements and issuing track warrants under the supervision of a qualified dispatcher 

This job earns credit toward Dispatcher category (5) of the Chief Dispatcher AP

A Mainline Engineer drives a mainline freight train between division point yards 

• Operates a freight train locomotive following all instructions from the conductor
• Picks up or sets out blocks of cars per switchlist
• Assumes the additional role of conductor when operating without one
• Assumes the additional role of switchman when operating without a conductor or switchman

Requirements for Qualification

• Basic Throttle operations:  Start/Stop, Foward/Reverse, Headliight Operations, Emergency Stop
• Demonstrate knowledge of all mainline trackage and control points (switches and station names)
• Must know and understand the Operating Rules

This job earns credit toward the Yardmaster category (2a) of the Chief Dispatcher AP

A Wayfreight Engineer drives a freight train that performs industrial and road switching jobs 

• Operates a freight train locomotive following all instructions from the conductor
• Performs industrial switching jobs per switchlist
• Performs road switching jobs per switchlist
• Assumes the additional role of conductor when operating without one
• Assumes the additional role of switchman when operating without a conductor or switchman

Requirements for Qualification

• Basic Throttle operations:  Start/Stop, Foward/Reverse, Headliight Operations, Emergency Stop
• Demonstrate knowledge of all mainline trackage and control points (switches and station names)
• Must know and understand the Operating Rules
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of switching operations at Coleman, Wausaukee and Pembine

This job earns credit toward the Yardmaster category (2a) of the Chief Dispatcher AP

The Conductor directs all movements of a train 

• Directs all movements of the train according to Operating Rules
• Communicates with the dispatcher to receive Track Warrants
• Is in charge of the train

Requirements for Qualification

• Demonstrate knowledge of all mainline trackage and control points (switches and station names)
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the Track Warrant system
• Must know and understand the Operating Rules

This job does not earn credit toward the Chief Dispatcher AP

The Switchman assists in switching by uncoupling cars and throwing switches

• Performs switching duties per instructions from the Conductor or Engineer
• Uncouples cars and and throws switches during switching operations
  

Requirements for Qualification

• Work as switchman for 3 sessions

This job does not earn credit toward the Chief Dispatcher AP

The Yardmaster is in charge of everything that happens within the Yard Limits 

• Coordinates all inbound & outbound train movements within Yard Limits
• Directs the activities of the Hostler
• Performs yard switching as needed
• Clears the arrival tracks and breaks down trains in a timely manner
• Assembles outbound trains and readies them for departure per switchlists
• Assumes the role of Hostler and/or Power Desk if needed

Requirements for Qualification

• Basic Throttle operations:  Start/Stop, Foward/Reverse, Headliight Operations, Emergency Stop
• Demonstrate knowledge of all yard trackage and yard operations
• Must know and understand the Operating Rules
• Serve as Yardmaster for 3 sessions

This job earns credit toward the Yardmaster category (2a) of the Chief Dispatcher AP

The Hostler is an employee who operates locomotives in and around the yard under the direction of the yardmaster

Primary Duties

• Runs the engine facilities
• Assigns locomotives to the appropriate engineer's throttle
• Makesup and breaksdown engine consists
• Runs motive power to outbound trains in the yard and transfers the throttle to the road engineer
• Takes arriving trains motive power to the engine servicing facilities
• Performs yard switching as needed
• Serves as Powerdesk if that job is not filled
  

Requirements for Qualification

• Demonstrate competence in locomotive and consist addressing
• Work 3 sessions as Hostler
  
  

This job earns credit toward the Hostler category (3a) of the Chief Dispatcher AP

The D&W Power Desk is responsible for assigning locomotive power to all trains  

Primary Duties

• Assigns proper locomotive power to all trains according to the guidleines

MIXED FREIGHT CARS:
1 - 15 cars = 1 or 2 locomotives at head end
15 - 30 cars = 2 locomotives at head end
30 - 45 cars = 2 locomotives at head end and 1 helper unit 30 cars back
45 - 60 cars = 3 locomotives at head and 2 helper units 30 cars back

INTERMODAL:
1 - 15 cars = 1 or 2 locomotives at head end
15 - 30 cars = 2 locomotives at head end
30 - 45 cars = 3 locomotives at head end

Requirements for Qualification

• Work 3 sessions as Power Desk 

This job earns credit toward the Hostler category (3b) of the Chief Dispatcher AP