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| Median Salary: | $73,340 |
| Salary Growth (2010–2016): | +23% |
| Total Employees: | 6,200 |
| Change in Employees (2010–2016): | +14% |
Job Description:
This job is split between two complementary roles: railway locomotive engineers are expected to operate the trains carrying passengers or freight, while communicating properly with their crew and traffic controllers; while yard locomotive engineers specifically operate trains at the yard, uncoupling and switching cars, and inspecting and refuelling the locomotives.
Job Qualifications:
Experience as a conductor is needed to be a railway locomotive engineer, and you’ll need to work as a railway yard worker to work as a yard locomotive engineer. Additionally, railway locomotive engineers need a certificate of the Canadian Railway Operating Rules.
Salary:
Wages in this field have grown by 23% over five years, with the median salary sitting around $70,000.
Career Opportunity:
Opportunities for train crews and operators, including locomotive engineers, is currently matching supply, and is projected to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
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