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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-4011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 61,020.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 29.00
- Currently, there are 39,900 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Locomotive Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Locomotive Engineers
- Transportation Specialist
- Trainmaster
- Train Engineer
- Through Freight Engineer
- Railroad Engineer
- Passenger Locomotive Engineer
- Locomotive Engineer
- Engineer/Conductor
- Conductor/Engineer
- Conductor
- Trip Motor Operator
- Trainman
- Train Operator
- Systems Engineer
- Relay Motorman
- Railway Engineer
- Railroad Operating Engineer
- Rail Detector Car Operator
- Rail Car Operator
- Pilot Fuel Engineer
- Operator Engineer
- Operator
- Narrow Gauge Operator
- Narrow Gauge Engineer
- Motorman
- Motor Runner
- Motor Operator
- Motor Driver
- Lokie Engineer
- Lokie Driver
- Locomotive Operator
- Fuel Pilot Engineer
- Freight Engineer
- Engine Pilot
- Diesel Locomotive Engineer
- Diesel Engineer
- Diesel Engine Operator
Tasks for “Engineman”
- Drive diesel-electric rail-detector cars to transport rail-flaw-detecting machines over tracks.
- Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
- Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.
- Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.
- Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.
- Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.
- Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.
- Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
- Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.
- Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.
- 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.
- Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.
- Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.
- Observe tracks to detect obstructions.
- Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.
Related Technology & Tools
- Desktop computers
- Personal computers
- Diesel passenger engines
- Manual rail switches
- Electric freight engines
- On-board computers
- Claw hammers
- Freight car air brakes
- Tape measures
- Locomotive air brakes
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Diesel freight engines
- Gas-turbine-electric engines
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Electric passenger engines
- Two-way end of train devices
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Straight screwdrivers
- Two way radios
- Automatic track switching systems
- Socket wrench sets
- Steam engines
- Warning horns
- Car coupling devices
- Microsoft Excel
- Electronic train management systems ETMS
- Time tracking software
- Route mapping software
- Data entry software
- Microsoft Word