Locomotive Engineers

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job 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.

Locomotive Engineers spend a lot of their time Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events. They are naturally good at Reaction Time, Far Vision, Auditory Attention, and Control Precision. Locomotive Engineers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Transportation, Mechanical, and English Language and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.

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Work Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Controlling Machines and Processes

Getting Information

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Handling and Moving Objects

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Processing Information

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Documenting/Recording Information

Performing General Physical Activities

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Training and Teaching Others

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Coaching and Developing Others

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Analyzing Data or Information

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Interacting With Computers

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Assisting and Caring for Others

Scheduling Work and Activities

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Thinking Creatively

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Developing and Building Teams

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Performing Administrative Activities

Selling or Influencing Others

Abilities

Reaction Time

Far Vision

Auditory Attention

Control Precision

Response Orientation

Multilimb Coordination

Oral Comprehension

Flexibility of Closure

Oral Expression

Selective Attention

Perceptual Speed

Rate Control

Problem Sensitivity

Time Sharing

Information Ordering

Visualization

Near Vision

Depth Perception

Deductive Reasoning

Written Comprehension

Hearing Sensitivity

Speech Clarity

Inductive Reasoning

Visual Color Discrimination

Manual Dexterity

Category Flexibility

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Written Expression

Speech Recognition

Finger Dexterity

Spatial Orientation

Glare Sensitivity

Speed of Closure

Peripheral Vision

Speed of Limb Movement

Number Facility

Wrist-Finger Speed

Trunk Strength

Static Strength

Mathematical Reasoning

Night Vision

Originality

Dynamic Strength

Memorization

Sound Localization

Extent Flexibility

Fluency of Ideas

Gross Body Coordination

Stamina

Gross Body Equilibrium

Interests

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

Enterprising

Social

Artistic

Knowledge

Transportation

Mechanical

English Language

Education and Training

Public Safety and Security

Computers and Electronics

Customer and Personal Service

Law and Government

Mathematics

Administration and Management

Telecommunications

Clerical

Personnel and Human Resources

Communications and Media

Geography

Chemistry

Production and Processing

Sales and Marketing

Psychology

Engineering and Technology

Building and Construction

Therapy and Counseling

Physics

Sociology and Anthropology

Medicine and Dentistry

Economics and Accounting

Wages

New Mexico

$93,850

Wisconsin

$76,680

Mississippi

$68,650

Massachusetts

$55,630

California

$55,070

North Dakota

$54,490

Arizona

$54,020

Minnesota

$53,010

Florida

$52,850

Missouri

$52,650

Utah

$52,050

Montana

$51,370

Oklahoma

$51,240

West Virginia

$50,880

Maryland

$48,900

Pennsylvania

$48,310

Virginia

$48,230

Iowa

$47,100

New York

$46,950

Texas

$46,850

Louisiana

$46,790

Georgia

$46,620

South Carolina

$46,460

Alabama

$44,590

Maine

$44,530

Ohio

$43,690

Kansas

$43,240

Illinois

$43,160

Tennessee

$42,240

New Jersey

$41,910

Nebraska

$41,890

Michigan

$40,670

Indiana

$40,490

Oregon

$39,790

Arkansas

$38,350

North Carolina

$31,110

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Quality Control Analysis

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Time Management

Writing

Active Learning

Management of Personnel Resources

Judgment and Decision Making

Coordination

Instructing

Learning Strategies

Mathematics

Troubleshooting

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Negotiation

Systems Analysis

Persuasion

Systems Evaluation

Operations Analysis

Management of Material Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Equipment Maintenance

Science

Work Values

Support

Working Conditions

Relationships

Independence

Recognition

Achievement

Work Styles

Stress Tolerance

Concern for Others

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Cooperation

Integrity

Self Control

Adaptability/Flexibility

Initiative

Leadership

Social Orientation

Independence

Persistence

Achievement/Effort

Analytical Thinking

Innovation

Related University Degree Programs

Railroad and Railway Transportation

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

Face-to-Face Discussions

Contact With Others

Exposed to Contaminants

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Frequency of Decision Making

Freedom to Make Decisions

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Telephone

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Consequence of Error

Coordinate or Lead Others

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Physical Proximity

Time Pressure

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Letters and Memos

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Duration of Typical Work Week

Electronic Mail

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Under Cover

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Degree of Automation

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Level of Competition

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Work Schedules

Exposed to High Places

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Frequency of Decision Making

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Telephone

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Time Pressure

Outdoors, Under Cover

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to High Places

Public Speaking

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Radiation

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to High Places

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Under Cover

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Electronic Mail

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Time Pressure

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Telephone

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Contaminants

Frequency of Decision Making

Face-to-Face Discussions

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Contaminants

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Telephone

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Time Pressure

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Time Pressure

Telephone

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Under Cover

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Public Speaking

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Radiation

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Telephone

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to High Places

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Radiation

Outdoors, Under Cover

Public Speaking

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Disease or Infections

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.

Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.

Observe tracks to detect obstructions.

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.

Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.

Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.

Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.

Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.

Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.

Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.

Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.

Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.

- Importance Supplemental-

Drive diesel-electric rail-detector cars to transport rail-flaw-detecting machines over tracks.

Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.

Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.

Observe tracks to detect obstructions.

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.

Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.

Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.

Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.

Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.

Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.

Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.

Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.

Drive diesel-electric rail-detector cars to transport rail-flaw-detecting machines over tracks.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.

Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.

Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.

Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.

Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.

Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.

Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.

Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.

Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.

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.

Observe tracks to detect obstructions.

Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.

Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Observe tracks to detect obstructions.

Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.

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.

Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.

Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.

Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.

Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.

Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.

Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.

Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.

Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.

Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.

Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.

Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.

Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.

Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.

Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.

Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.

Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.

Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.

Observe tracks to detect obstructions.

Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.

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.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-