Machinists are in charge of operating or driving trains. Machinists are also referred to as locomotive engineers, railroad engineers, or foot plate men. Machinist is a fun job for people who like to travel, visit various places, and don't mind traveling away from home for days or weeks. The machinist profession has a pretty good income and allows you to get other guarantees, such as work safety guarantees and old age guarantees.
Step
Step 1. Meet the general qualifications
- Minimum age 18 years.
- Passed the background check and drug-free test.
- Able to work alone for long periods of time, handle emergency situations, and think without help from others.
Step 2. Take formal training consisting of classroom lessons and practical driving
Training can last for several weeks or several months. You must take a training course that has been recommended by PT Kereta Api Indonesia.
Most of the machinists attended schools opened by railroad companies, but others chose to join the on-campus community and earned a D3 degree in rail operations
Step 3. Get a job with an entry-level position in a railroad company, such as a laborer, rail worker, brakeman, or conductor
Gain additional abilities and experience. Start by driving the bus first if you want to become a commuter train driver.
Step 4. Take the entrance exam for different positions and work your way up to the machinist position
You must pass an official certification exam before you can drive a train.
- Take additional training in classes, simulators, and field practices before being able to take the certification exam.
- You are also required to pass additional examinations periodically to maintain the certificate.
Tips
- The number of jobs in the railway sector is currently reduced due to computerization. However, most railroad employees are predicted to retire between 2010 and 2020, resulting in job openings.
- Visit the website of a railway company, such as PT Kereta Api Indonesia, to view job vacancies in the railway sector. You can also find these job vacancies by checking the list posted on the Department of Manpower Jobs Exchange. Check for jobs within the public transport authority if you want to drive commuter trains.
