Locomotive Engineers

Career 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. A Day in the Life of a Locomotive Engineer Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver’s cab and available for staff use. Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations mər. 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. 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. Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules. What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Locomotive Engineer? Below is a list of the skills most Locomotive Engineers say are important on the job. Operation and Control : Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring : Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are sayingdeprecated;taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively. Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Related Job Titles for this Occupation: Narrow Gauge Operator Train Operator Relay Motorman In 2016, there was an estimated number of 38,800 jobs in the United States for Locomotive Engineer. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Locomotive Engineer. There will be an estimated 3,000 positions for Locomotive Engineer per year. The states with the most job growth for Locomotive Engineer are South Carolina, Arizona, and Texas . Watch out if you plan on working in Louisiana, Oregon, or Minnesota . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession. The average yearly salary of a Locomotive Engineer ranges between $46,200 and $97,890. Locomotive Engineers who work in Washington, Delaware, or New York , make the highest salaries. Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Locomotive Engineers may use on a daily basis: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Route mapping software Time tracking software Electronic train management systems ETMS #J-18808-Ljbffr