Train Driver
Train Driver
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Job Description
Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services. They are responsible for driving the locomotive in safe manner, respecting all relevant safety, operational and communication regulations, and have full responsibility for the safety of passengers and cargo. The task involves cooperation and communication with the relevant staff under the infrastructure manager, as well as with staff on board the train..
Top 18 specific things you need to know
As a Train Driver, you will need to master following:
- adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
- check train engines
- control train movement
- ensure maintenance of trains
- ensure trains run to schedule
- focus on passengers
- follow signalling instructions
- have a high level of safety awareness
- locomotive brake applications
- monitor train schedules
- passenger transport regulations
- physical characteristics of railways
- prepare freight shipment reports
- shunt inbound loads
- shunt outbound loads
- shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards
- teach train driving principles
- train operating procedures
Top 7 general things you need to know
More generally, a train driver is also versed in:
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent train driver
It also helps to know the following:
- analyse reports provided by passengers
- customs regulations for passengers
- observe freight shipment loaders
- relay messages through radio and telephone systems
- work in a rail transport team
- act reliably
- freight transport methods
- have computer literacy
- listen actively
- maintain updated professional knowledge
- mechanics of trains
- perform ICT troubleshooting
- perform services in a flexible manner
- react calmly in stressful situations
- show confidence
Top employers for this job
Train Driver (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
Full Time
Urgent
Private
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer
