How do they match: Locomotive Engineers

  • Train Engineer
  • Train Operator
  • Trainman
  • Trainmaster
  • Lokie Driver
  • Motor Driver
  • Operator Trainer
  • Route Trainee

  • 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.

  • Drive diesel-electric rail-detector cars to transport rail-flaw-detecting machines over tracks.
  • 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.
  • Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
  • Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.
  • Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.
  • 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.