Train driver, Kaitaraiwa rerewhenua
Also known as
- Locomotive engineer, railway shunter, rail operator, train operator, steam train driver, railway locomotive driver
Train drivers operate passenger and freight trains to transport people or cargo.
3:05 mins
Your pay could be
$77K
Lower
$94K to $119K
Most common
$131K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Train drivers
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work on trains and at railway stations and travel locally and nationally
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be safety conscious, work well under pressure and work well independently
Tasks
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Operate trains or other rail vehicles.
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
- Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.
- Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Monitor operational quality or safety.
- Respond to transportation emergencies.
- Monitor availability of equipment or supplies.
- Inspect trains or other railroad equipment.
You need to learn on the job and get a qualification to become a train driver.
You need
- to complete on-the-job training courses
- a driver licence
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
You may need
- a rail licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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