train driver (EN)
ISCO 8311 · v1.2.1
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.
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Source aliases (EN)
- passenger train driver
- locomotive engineer
- driver of trains
- train operator
- metro driver
- engine driver
- passenger engine driver
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 24
- check train engines
- focus on passengers
- locomotive brake applications
- communicate with customers
- shunt inbound loads
- monitor train schedules
- shunt outbound loads
- mark differences in colours
- teach train driving principles
- train operating procedures
- ensure trains run to schedule
- shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards
- adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
- ensure maintenance of trains
- physical characteristics of railways
- tolerate sitting for long periods
- stay alert
- follow signalling instructions
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- passenger transport regulations
- act with a high level of safety awareness
- track geometry
- prepare freight shipment reports
- control train movement
Optional (EN) · 14
- observe freight shipment loaders
- act reliably
- work in a rail transport team
- react calmly in stressful situations
- perform ICT troubleshooting
- relay messages through radio and telephone systems
- customs regulations for passengers
- analyse reports provided by passengers
- freight transport methods
- listen actively
- maintain updated professional knowledge
- mechanics of trains
- have computer literacy
- perform services in a flexible manner
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