# Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters > 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. - Code: 53-4031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 53-4031) - Family: [Transportation & Material Moving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-53), one of its 57 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (14 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-4031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/53-4031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals. Core task · Task 10690 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 2. Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions. Core task · Task 10699 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 3. Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices. Core task · Task 10691 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 4. Receive instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes. Core task · Task 10697 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 5. Direct and instruct workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic. Core task · Task 10692 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 6. Operate controls to activate track switches and traffic signals. Core task · Task 10694 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 7. Keep records of the contents and destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper points on routes. Core task · Task 10693 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 8. Arrange for the removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops. Core task · Task 10700 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 9. Direct engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains. Core task · Task 10696 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 10. Inspect each car periodically during runs. Core task · Task 10701 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 11. Review schedules, switching orders, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work. Core task · Task 10698 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, July 2013 12. Confirm routes and destination information for freight cars. Core task · Task 10704 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 13. Verify accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineers to ensure trains depart on time. Core task · Task 10710 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, July 2013 14. Document and prepare reports of accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays. Core task · Task 10703 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 15. Instruct workers to set warning signals in front and at rear of trains during emergency stops. Supplemental task · Task 10695 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 16. Observe yard traffic to determine tracks available to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic. Supplemental task · Task 10702 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 17. Supervise workers in the inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure efficient and safe train operation. Supplemental task · Task 10706 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 18. Supervise and coordinate crew activities to transport freight and passengers and to provide boarding, porter, maid, and meal services to passengers. Supplemental task · Task 10705 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 19. Record departure and arrival times, messages, tickets and revenue collected, and passenger accommodations and destinations. Supplemental task · Task 10707 · Rated by 78 people who do the job, July 2013 20. Inspect freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures, and record car numbers and seal numbers. 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