How do they match: Locomotive Engineers

  • Freight Engineer
  • Through Freight 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.

  • 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.

  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.