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Locomotive Engineers
6
Alternate Occupation Titles
Rail
Signaling
Specialist
Rail
Car Operator
Rail
Detector Car Operator
Railroad
Engineer
Railroad
Operating Engineer
Railway
Engineer
1
O*NET-SOC 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.
7
Tasks
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.
3
Detailed Work Activities
Signal
others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Inspect locomotives or other
railroad
equipment.
Operate locomotives or other
rail
vehicles.
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