Locomotive Driver

Aliases: Loco Pilots, Loco Driver

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Locomotive Driver is expected to perform include:

Operating the locomotive to ensure the movement of raw materials, intermediates and finished products within the plant
Maintaining a log book for performance parameters
Checking the working condition of locomotives

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling may be a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 10^th pass
Certified training for Locomotive Driver (programme aligned to ISC/Q 0006 released by Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of area of operation
Knowledge of associated equipment, accessories and components
Ability to ensure that the equipment is safe and ready to use
Knowledge of traffic signals and signs
Proficient in understanding of normal running characteristics of locomotives
Proficient in response to emergencies e.g. power failures, fire and system failures
Knowledge of the activities and causes of risks and accidents
Well-versed in the causes of common problems during operations and remedies

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

One month of training in the loco shop
Training in routine inspection of locomotives
Understanding of traffic signals
Training in 5S and safety practices

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/
http://pmkvyofficial.org/ExploreSectorSkillCouncilDetail.aspx?SSC=MjM%3d

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaKO1lAOj8Y

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Helper → Locomotive Driver → Supervisor → Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 0-1 year of driving experience required and minimum 100 hours of hands-on experience with 10^th pass candidates
Generally, in lieu of minimum qualifications, the incumbent should not be considered for this role

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Iron and steel companies

KEYWORDS

Loco Pilots
Loco Driver
Locomotive Driver

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8311.0601	Locomotive Driver
ISCO 2008	8311	Locomotive Engine Drivers
NIC 2008	49120	Freight rail transport
QP Reference	ISC/Q0006	Locomotive Driver
NSQF	Level 4	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Locomotive-Driver_V301214.pdf
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://targetstudy.com/professions/railway-driver.html
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf

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