Locomotive Engineers

Operate a variety of locomotive types to carry people and cargo, including those powered by electricity, diesel, steam, or gas turbines. To decipher railroad rules and regulations, electronic or manual train signals, and train instructions.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Activities

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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
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