How do they match: Locomotive Engineers

  • Rail Signaling Specialist
  • Rail Car Operator
  • Rail Detector Car Operator
  • Railroad Engineer
  • Railroad Operating Engineer
  • Railway Engineer

  • 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.

  • Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.
  • 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.
  • Observe tracks to detect obstructions.
  • Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.
  • Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • 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.

  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Inspect locomotives or other railroad equipment.
  • Operate locomotives or other rail vehicles.