Engine Dispatcher: A description for the engine dispatcher job
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Engine Dispatcher – Assigns engines to LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (transportation industry) for train runs or for switching operations at railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location: Reads train orders or switching orders to ascertain length of run scheduled, type and tonnage of cargo to be transported, or number of switch engines required to complete switching assignments for day. Assigns engine according to size and horsepower and records number and type of engine assigned. Keeps records of number of engines and types of engines available, in use, and in repair or service shops. Notifies HOSTLER (transportation industry) when engine can be delivered to switching crew or train crew. When employed by establishment other than railroad, may also be designated Dispatcher, Industrial Locomotive (industry).
Job industry: transportation industry
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