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NOC 73310 — Railway and yard locomotive engineers

TEER 3 · Intermediate (high school and/or job-specific training) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Railway locomotive engineers operate railway locomotives to transport passengers and freight. They are employed by railway transport companies. Yard locomotive engineers operate locomotives within yards of railway, industrial or other establishments. They are employed by railway transport companies and industrial or commercial users of rail transport.

Main duties

Railway and yard locomotive engineers

• Operate locomotives to transport passengers and freight on railways
• Operate communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
• Inspect assigned locomotives and test operating controls and equipment.

Yard locomotive engineers

• Operate locomotives to switch, couple and uncouple cars for loading and unloading
• Perform switching operations according to written switching orders or dispatched instructions
• Inspect locomotives, replenish fuel or perform routine maintenance on locomotives.

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