Locomotive Engineers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.
2. 02Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.
3. 03Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
4. 04Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.
5. 05Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.
6. 06Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.
7. 07Drive diesel-electric rail-detector cars to transport rail-flaw-detecting machines over tracks.
8. 08Observe tracks to detect obstructions.
9. 09Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.
10. 10Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.
11. 11Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.
12. 12Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives.

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