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Driver, Railway Engine (Electric)
Engine Driver
Minimum 10th pass
Complete ITI course in any specified trade
Qualify the exam conducted bt Railway Recruitment Board
Will be updated
The tasks of an Engine Driver, Electrical is expected to perform include:
Driving electrically propelled railway engine on scheduled rail routes for transporting passengers and goods
Taking charge of engine from Loco Shunter
Examining various parts of engine for operational efficiency
Driving engine from loco-shed to railway station and ensures proper coupling
Receiving line clear token and signal from Station Master
Switching on engine on receiving green signal from Guard of train
Driving engine along scheduled routes
Regulating speed according to restrictions and cautions on railway track
Maintaining arrival and departure of train at stations to scheduled timings
Exchanging signals with Guard after every start of train to ensure his presence in the train
Supervising work of assistants in engine
Driving engine to loco-shed on completion of journey
Filling up necessary forms
Detailing required repairs and hands over charge to Loco Shunter
Knowledge of operating engines and auxiliary equipment
Ability to read gauges, meters and charts to track engine operations
Ability to monitor engine, chemical and fuel levels
Efficient in inspecting equipment to ensure that it is operating correctly
Proficient in maintaining safety devices
Knowledge of running repairs of mechanical and electrical defects in engine, en-route
Ability to follow instructions
Good communication skills
Motor skills
Ability to focus for long hours
Time management skills
Diligent and hard working
Physically fit
It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Working hours are 8/10 hours every day for 6 days a week
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards include fatigue, epidemiology of noise induced hearing loss, hypertension, ambient air quality, respiratory issues, etc.
Health risks include exposure to heavy noise, dust pollution, excess heat, high voltage electricity, poor lighting, etc.
For engine driver - INR 23,000 to INR 25,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Railway Industry in India
The Railways in India provide the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers. It brings together people from the farthest corners of the country and makes possible the conduct of business, sightseeing, pilgrimage and education. The Indian Railways have been a great integrating force during the last more than 155 years. It has bound the economic life of the country and helped in accelerating the development of industry and agriculture. It has played a vital role in the economic, industrial and social development of the country. The network runs multi-gauge operations extending over 63,273 route kilometres.
The main objectives of railways planning have been to develop the transport infrastructure to carry the projected quantum of traffic and meet the developmental needs of the economy. Since the inception of the planned era in 1950-51, Indian Railways have implemented nine five-year plans, apart from annual plans in some years. During the Plans, emphasis was laid on a comprehensive programme of system modernization. With capacity being stretched to the full, investment of cost-effective technological changes become inescapable in order to meet the ever-increasing demand for rail transport. Along with the major thrust directed towards rehabilitation of assets, technological changes and upgradation of standards were initiated in important areas of tracks, locomotives, passenger coaches, wagon bogie designs, signalling and telecommunication
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