Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Locomotive engineers, also known as train engineers, operate the diesel locomotive engines that pull all types of trains, including cross-country freight trains and passenger trains. They also work in switchyards, where freight cars are joined together or broken apart. A locomotive engineer is generally the highest union position to which a railroad worker can advance. There are approximately 32,200 locomotive engineers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Hands On
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Supervisor
Locomotive Engineer
"Extra" Locomotive Engineer
Railroad Conductor
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