Locomotive Engineer Training Clause Samples
The Locomotive Engineer Training clause establishes the requirements and standards for training individuals who will operate locomotives. It typically outlines the necessary qualifications, the scope and duration of training programs, and may specify ongoing education or certification requirements for engineers. By setting clear expectations for training, this clause ensures that only properly trained and competent personnel operate locomotives, thereby promoting safety and regulatory compliance.
Locomotive Engineer Training. 1) To be eligible for training, a Conductor must have at least two years of cumulative service operating as a Conductor.
2) Once training has commenced in the initial mechanical and rules instructions classes, trainees will only be required to work as a Conductor during the OJT period. If it is a necessity. Time engaged during the training period shall not interrupt the candidates’ continuous employee relationship.
3) A candidate may be dropped from the training program at any time during the training period if in the judgment of the Company they do not demonstrate the fitness and ability required to serve in the capacity of a Locomotive Engineer. If a candidate is dropped from the training program by the Company, they shall be advised the reason therefore in writing, and will return to service as a Conductor in accordance with their seniority.
4) Conductors do not have a contractual right to be the only source of Trainees for the position of Locomotive Engineer. When sufficient applicants from Conductors are received, preference shall be given to such applicants.
5) Locomotive Engineer training and qualification will be performed in the following manner: Once accepted, the Company shall establish the schedules for Trainees in accordance with the following:
6) Upon successful completion of the initial mechanical and rules training, the Trainee will receive the required number of trips as established by either the host railroad or the customer by way of one-on-one instruction by a qualified Locomotive Engineer Trainer for locomotive operations operating on all commuter lines.
7) Final qualification must be by the appropriate Company Officer.
8) Candidates selected for training for Locomotive Engineer will be paid at the Conductors rate of pay. This rate will be applied to classroom training, technical training, when operating as an additional employee and during familiarization.
9) After completion of training and certified as qualified to work as a Locomotive Engineer, candidates shall be governed on the Locomotive Engineer's Seniority List in the manner prescribed in Article 1.
10) Locomotive Engineer Trainees shall not be permitted nor required to work as a Locomotive Engineer until qualified.
11) After being qualified to work as a Locomotive Engineer, Conductors shall be required to work as a Locomotive Engineer when required.
12) A qualified Conductor who is not regularly assigned as a Locomotive Engineer, may be withheld from their regular run or assi...
Locomotive Engineer Training. During this Round of Bargaining the Corporation put forward a proposal regarding training members of Collective Agreements No. 1, 2 and 3 to become Locomotive Engineers.