Also called: Locomotive Engineer, Passenger Locomotive Engineer, Railroad Engineer, Transportation Specialist
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.
Transportation
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Controlled Movement
Attention
Verbal
Visual Understanding
Realistic
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Spreadsheet software
Expert system software
Word processing software
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