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Ocupacions

Train driver

Latest available data: June 2025 (includes accumulated data from the past 12 months)

Other denominations:
Driver of trains Engine driver Locomotive engineer Metro driver Passenger engine driver Passenger train driver Train driver Train operator

Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services. they are responsible for driving the locomotive in safe manner, respecting all relevant safety, operational and communication regulations, and have full responsibility for the safety of passengers and cargo. the task involves cooperation and communication with the relevant staff under the infrastructure manager, as well as with staff on board the train.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine;
(b) Driving an underground or elevated passenger train;
(c) Driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry;
(d) Watching for track hazards, observing signals and indicator gauges;
(e) Operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains.

Knowledge

  • Transport services
  • Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Protection of persons and property

Digital competencies

  • Developing solutions
  • Operating rail vehicles
  • Monitoring operational activities
  • Working in teams
  • Maintaining operational records

Digital competencies

  • Analysing and evaluating information and data
  • Accessing and analysing digital data

Personal competencies

  • Working efficiently
  • Demonstrating willingness to learn
  • Collaborating in teams and networks
  • Maintaining a positive attitude
  • Supporting others

Professional groups of the occupation

Craft and related trades workers

Handicraft and printing workers

Handicraft workers

Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials

Do you want to know what the hiring rate for this occupation is in the market?

Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès

Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials

329

Number of contracts in Barcelonès

66,87%

Percentage of contracts in Catalonia

-30,00% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès

97,26%

Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès

10,33%

Part-time contracts

1,00% Turnover index

24

Average of job seekers in Barcelonès

5%

Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

The market for this profile is hiring

Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age

Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.

Handicraft and printing workers

91%

9%

Men
Women

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

Contracts by age groups.

Handicraft and printing workers

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

What vacancies are published in the professional family?

Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year

Handicraft workers

Occupation Vacancies Permanent contracts

Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.

What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?

Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials

No experience
10%
Less than 1 year
42%
Between 1 and 2 years
5%
Between 2 and 4 years
31%
Between 4 and 8 years
10%
More than 8 years
2%
Manufacturing
45%
Construction
16%
Professional, scientific and techinical activities
16%
Administrative and support service activities
7%
Transportation and storage
5%
Others
11%

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.

The vacancies published are for working in:

Job vacancies posted by county

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.