Unit group 8311

PSOC Unit group 8311 — Locomotive engine drivers (2026)

Locomotive-engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight. Their tasks include: a) driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine; b) driving an underground or elevated passenger train; c) driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry; d) watching for track hazards, observing signals and indicator gauges; e) operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains. Examples of the occupations classified here: Elevated train driver, Engine/mine and quarry driver, Locomotive engine driver, Railway engine driver, Train driver including Light Rail transit (LRT) and Metro Rail transit (MRT), Underground train driver Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Tram driver - 8331

Level Unit group
Code 8311
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Locomotive-engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight. Their tasks include: a) driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine; b) driving an underground or elevated passenger train; c) driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry; d) watching for track hazards, observing signals and indicator gauges; e) operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains. Examples of the occupations classified here: Elevated train driver, Engine/mine and quarry driver, Locomotive engine driver, Railway engine driver, Train driver including Light Rail transit (LRT) and Metro Rail transit (MRT), Underground train driver Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Tram driver - 8331

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Locomotive engine drivers and related workers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Locomotive engine drivers and related workers grouping.

FAQ

What does PSOC 8311 cover?

Locomotive-engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight. Their tasks include: a) driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine; b) driving an underground or elevated passenger train; c) driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry; d) watching for track hazards, observing signals and indicator gauges; e) operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains. Examples of the occupations classified here: Elevated train driver, Engine/mine and quarry driver, Locomotive engine driver, Railway engine driver, Train driver including Light Rail transit (LRT) and Metro Rail transit (MRT), Underground train driver Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Tram driver - 8331

Where is PSOC 8311 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Locomotive engine drivers and related workers.

How do I choose PSOC 8311 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Locomotive engine drivers and related workers grouping.