Locomotive Driver

- driving the diesel locomotive and operating the train at a set speed depending on the railway track profile, train weight, adhering to the schedule, ensuring transport safety, passenger service culture, cargo and rolling stock preservation
- ensuring optimal train operation modes with minimal diesel fuel consumption
- checking the correct coupling of the locomotive with the first wagon and the connection of air hoses, as well as opening end cocks between them
- checking the operability and correct functioning of the locomotive brake equipment
- ensuring smooth train movement, safety during boarding, disembarking, and passenger transportation
- checking the mechanical condition of the locomotive, axlebox units, and wheelsets when the train stops at intermediate stations
- performing various shunting operations on general and private railway tracks
- uncoupling freight wagons at set speeds from the hump or profiled track, arranging wagons according to loading-unloading fronts at cargo and technical operation points, assembling and disassembling train compositions during shunting operations
- troubleshooting locomotive or wagon issues that occur en route within the scope of the locomotive crew regulations; if not possible, taking necessary measures to clear the railway section occupied by the train ensuring safe movement
- applying emergency braking to stop the train in case of sudden obstacles or emergency stop signals

- requires professional training and a certificate to operate a diesel locomotive
- secondary specialized professional education
Must know:
- structure, technical characteristics of the locomotive, and rules for operating it
- procedures for maintenance and care of the locomotive during operation
- brake system structure and operation technology
- railway track profile
- track signs on the serviced section
- railway track schemes
- rules for coupling and uncoupling rolling stock
- instruction for technical maintenance of locomotives during operation
- basic modes for fuel-efficient operation
- methods for identifying and fixing malfunctions in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment
- railway technical operation rules
- instructions for train movement and shunting operations
- railway signaling instructions and other normative acts related to performed tasks; main requirements for cargo and passenger transportation
- procedures in non-standard situations
- technical and administrative acts of serviced railway stations and sections
- procedures for operating automation and communication devices
- rules for using brake shoes
- train schedule
- basics of electrical engineering

- Working according to the Labor Code of Uzbekistan
- Schedule: 8-hour shift work (5/2)
- Shift 1: 08:00–17:00, Shift 2: 17:00–01:00, Shift 3: 01:00–08:00 (bus provided for night shift)
- Saturday and Sunday are days off
- Meals provided by the company (lunch, dinner for shift 2)
- Stable and timely salary twice a month (advance and salary)
- Trade union available: assistance, support, and participation in resolving work issues
- Salary discussed individually during the interview