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Train driver
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
Plant and machine operators, and assemblers
Drivers and mobile plant operators
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers
Locomotive engine drivers
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Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès
Locomotive engine drivers
430
Number of contracts in Barcelonès
69,58%
Percentage of contracts in Catalonia
-16,83% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès
92,79%
Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès
15,58%
Part-time contracts
1,04% Turnover index
25
Average of job seekers in Barcelonès
33%
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.
Drivers and mobile plant operators
92%
8%
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
Contracts by age groups.
Drivers and mobile plant operators
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
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers
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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?
Locomotive engine drivers
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.
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