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       CODE: 932.167-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): DISPATCHER (mine & quarry) alternate titles: car distributor; haulage boss; motor boss;
passing boss; turn keeper
Coordinates movements of haulage trips (trains) in underground mine to or from working force or
dump area: Schedules movements of trains hauling coal, ore, refuse, personnel, or supplies in
accordance with capacity of system, interval between trains, and length and direction of trains.
Directs movements of special vehicles, such as emergency and repair railcars, to minimize
interference with scheduled operations, using telephone, radio, or track signals. Reroutes trains in
event of emergency, such as power failure, explosion, fire, or accident. Investigates cause of train
delays, using telephone, and reschedules subsequent operations. Transmits reports of accidents or
system malfunctions to repair crew and SAFETY ENGINEER (profess. & kin.). Keeps records of train
movements, or monitors movements on lighted panelboard showing location of each train in system. May
move controls to throw track switches and regulate movement of trains.
GOE: 07.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 58005 Dispatchers- Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
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