
Warren Reeves in the cab of a freight train
Locomotive engineers drive passenger or freight trains.
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Entry Requirements
To become a locomotive engineer you must pass a selection process that includes:tests assessing your personality and intelligence
a medical test including hearing and eyesight
drug tests.

Pay
Pay for locomotive engineers varies depending on experience:
Trainee locomotive engineers earn about $20 an hour ($41,600 a year, based on a 40-hour week).

Job Outlook
Chances of getting work as a locomotive engineer are good.