Locomotive Engineers
O*NET Code: 53-4011.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Diesel Engine OperatorDiesel EngineerDiesel Locomotive EngineerEngine PilotEngineerEnginemanFreight EngineerFuel Pilot EngineerLocomotive EngineerLocomotive OperatorLokie DriverLokie EngineerMotor DriverMotor OperatorMotor RunnerMotormanNarrow Gauge EngineerNarrow Gauge OperatorOperator EngineerPassenger Locomotive Engineer
⚡ Skills (13)
Operation and Control4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Learning3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (5)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Electronic train management systems ETMS
Expert system software
0Route mapping software
Route navigation software
0Time tracking software
Time accounting software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Locomotive Engineers → Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (58% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (7)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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