Locomotive Engineer
- Operate powerful locomotives to transport passengers and freight safely and efficiently.
- Ensure smooth train operations by interpreting signals and coordinating with conductors.
- Experience the thrill of controlling advanced trains across diverse terrains.
💰 Earn $66K-$75K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
- Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
- Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
- Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.
- Observe tracks to detect obstructions.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Operation and Control
- Time Management
- Operations Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
In Action
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Locomotive Engineer
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Pathways to this Career
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