Locomotive Engineer
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Locomotive Engineers are Federally Licensed and Certified to Operate Locomotives, On Rail Equipment as indicated in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 240. • Ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains. • Required to qualify and remain qualified on the Rules of the Operating Department, Timetable, Special Instructions and Physical Characteristics of the entire Railroad and Zone A (Amtrak) and NORAC, Air Brake Instructions, and all equipment including MU, Diesel and Dual Mode. • Control the movement of trains under all operating conditions as well as instruct and supervise Engineer Trainees. • Road trouble-shoot all equipment and perform safety checks and tests before starting trips. • Maintain customer safety and comfort at all times. • Work effectively with all team members, especially train crews. • Required to wear minimum Level D type protective clothing ( as prescribed by OSHA regulations) which includes, but is not limited to, safety shoes and full length pants.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Physical requirement
- Vision test required
Issuing body
- Department
- Transportation Department
- Division
- Long Island Railroad
- Address
- Jamaica Station Jamaica, NY 11435
- Phone
- (718) 558-7965
- Agency website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Last updated
- February 14, 2023
Occupations (O*NET)
- Locomotive Engineer 53-4011.00
Source and verification
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