Warren Reeves in the cab of a freight train
Locomotive engineers drive passenger or freight trains.
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Ko ta te kaiarahi rerewhenua mahi ko te whakahaere tereina kawe tangata, rawa ranei.
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 vary depending by area.
