How can I get a job as a switcher?

A yard switcher, sometimes called a yard jockey, works in the trucking or railway industry. For the trucking industry, you need a clean driver’s license, typically a commercial driver’s license. Qualifications for a yard switcher with the railway includes mechanical aptitude and a high school diploma. People in this career learn how to operate train cars and track switching equipment through on-the-job training. A switcher should be able to pass exams related to occupational health and safety codes.