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Minor group 831
PSOC Minor group 831 — Locomotive engine drivers and related workers (2026)
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight, take charge of and safeguard railway freight trains during runs, control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for hauling in mines and control their movement. Tasks performed usually include driving or assisting in driving railway engines, operating railway signals, switching rolling stock and making up trains in railway yards, making up trains in mines and controlling their movement.
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What this code covers
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight, take charge of and safeguard railway freight trains during runs, control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for hauling in mines and control their movement. Tasks performed usually include driving or assisting in driving railway engines, operating railway signals, switching rolling stock and making up trains in railway yards, making up trains in mines and controlling their movement.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Locomotive engine drivers, Railway brake, signal and switch operators.
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FAQ
What does PSOC 831 cover?
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight, take charge of and safeguard railway freight trains during runs, control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for hauling in mines and control their movement. Tasks performed usually include driving or assisting in driving railway engines, operating railway signals, switching rolling stock and making up trains in railway yards, making up trains in mines and controlling their movement.
Where is PSOC 831 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators.
How do I choose PSOC 831 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Locomotive engine drivers, Railway brake, signal and switch operators.