Engine driver, railcar/draisine

Locomotive engine drivers drive or assist in driving locomotives to transport passengers and freight.

• driving or assisting in driving steam, diesel or electric locomotives;
• driving underground or surface passenger trains;
• driving locomotives to haul freight in underground and surface mines or quarries;
• observing railway signals to ensure safe operation;
• operating communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and adherence to train schedules.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Depot master
• Driver, railcar, draisine
• Driver, locomotive
• Driver, underground railway, metro
• Driver, railcar in mines
• Assistant driver