locomotive engineer - railway

Great Sandhills Railway Ltd.Leader, SKJob Bankpublished 09/01/2026
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Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

  • Noisy.
  • Outdoors.
  • Hot.
  • Cold/refrigerated.
  • Work setting: Various locations.

Tasks:

  • Operate locomotives on railways.
  • Operate locomotives to switch, couple and uncouple cars for loading and unloading.
  • Operate communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains.
  • Perform switching operations according to written switching orders or dispatched instructions.
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.

Security and safety:

  • Bondable.
  • Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Travel expenses paid by employer.
  • Willing to travel regularly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Work under pressure.
  • Physically demanding.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Hand-eye co-ordination.
  • Ability to distinguish between colours.
  • Sound discrimination.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Handling heavy loads.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

  • Steel-toed safety boots.
  • Gloves.
  • Safety glasses/goggles.

Personal suitability:

  • Accurate.
  • Dependability.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Judgement.
  • Team player.
  • Reliability.

Employment terms options:

  • Evening.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

  • Day.
  • Overtime required.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.