Locomotive engine drivers

Locomotive-engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Locomotive engine drivers - from Ksh25,881 to Ksh148,473 per month - 2025.
  • A Locomotive engine drivers typically earns between Ksh25,881 and Ksh63,077 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh26,894 and Ksh78,350 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Job Responsibilities

  • Driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine
  • Driving an underground or elevated passenger train
  • Driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry
  • Watching for track hazards and observing signals and indicator gauges
  • Operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains

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