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Driver, Railway Engine (Diesel)
Engine Driver
Minimum 10th pass
Complete ITI course in any specified trade
Qualify the exam conducted by Railway Recruitment Board
Worked as Assistant Diesel Driver for 2 years
The tasks of an Engine Driver (Diesel) is expected to perform include:
Driving diesel engine of railway train transporting passengers and goods
Taking charge of engine from Loco Shunter
Examining various parts of engine for operational efficiency
Ensuring sufficient diesel in engine
Driving engine from loco-shed to traffic yard and station for attaching it to train with which booked
Receiving token for movement from station master
Starting train on receiving signal from train guard
Driving engine along the scheduled route
Regulating the speed according to restrictions
Keeping to the scheduled timings and clearance of track
Exchanging signals with train guard en-route to maintain mutual contact
Supervising work of cleaner and checking operation of engine
Observing readings of different gauges and instruments
Driving engine to loco-shed on completion of journey
Filling up necessary forms
Detailing major defects and required repairs
Conducting running repairs in emergent cases
Skilled in 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 railway routes
Proficient in maintaining safety devices
Knowledge of driving loco engine (steam) and petrol driven rail car
Ability to follow instructions
Good communication skills
Motor skills
Ability to focus for long hours
Time management skills
Diligent and hardworking
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 may include fatigue, epidemiology of noise induced hearing loss, hypertension, respiratory disorders, 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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