How do they match: Locomotive Engineers

  • Transportation Specialist
  • Systems 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.

  • Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.
  • 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.
  • Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.

  • Respond to transportation emergencies.