Occupational Employment Statistics
53-4011 Locomotive Engineers
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.
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Minnesota
| 740 | 5 | $36.94/hr | $32.54/hr | $32.71/hr | $37.80/hr | $37.89/hr | $49.36/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 740 | $37.80/hr |
- Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.
- Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.
- Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.
- Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.
- Observe tracks to detect obstructions.
- Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
- 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.
- Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.
- Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.