88U Railway Specialist (USAR only): civilian jobs and resume guide
For Army 88U Railway Specialist (USAR only) work, the official role source describes The Railway Specialist provides rail network capability and infrastructure assessments., Coordinates the use of Host nation or contracted rail assets., and Performs Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) duties to oversee contracts.. Keep only the parts that match your own assignment.
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Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.
Typical national pay$75,190–$93,260Median $81,410 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.
Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
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Locomotive Engineer
Summary
Locomotive engineer driving electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight, interpreting train orders and signals while monitoring equipment and ensuring safe operation
Experience
Locomotive Engineer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Operated locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations
Interpreted train orders, signals, and railroad rules for locomotive operation
Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones
Monitored gauges that measured speed, battery charge, and air pressure
Inspected locomotives for fuel, water, and mechanical problems before each run
Checked that brake tests were done at shunting stations
Prepared reports on problems like accidents or delays
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The Railway Specialist provides rail network capability and infrastructure assessments.
Coordinates the use of Host nation or contracted rail assets.
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