Train driver salary

The driver is a responsible profession. A person must be very attentive at this work. The income level of all is different, because it depends on various nuances. But the driver’s salary is decent, moreover, it is constantly increasing.

Working conditions

The driver is constantly responsible for the lives of people. When working, nothing should distract him. The driver needs to have excellent health. Women cannot apply for a position, as they are prone to mood changes, and this is unacceptable in the profession. The working conditions of the driver are as follows:

1. Smoking is allowed in the cockpit.
2. The drivers of the last trains are at night in the depot, where there are special rooms. You can spend the night in apartments located near the stations.
3. When working, the driver follows about 55 instructions.
4. At age 55, you can retire.
5. On open railways, during heavy snowfall, trains are in traffic jams.
6. Employees dine on the route.
7. Doors must be closed after the phrase "Caution, the doors are closing."
8. During the exit from the tunnel there are sharp flashes, which negatively affects the driver.
9. You should come to work in a good mood, rested.
10. About 9 thousand people are transported per shift (8-9 hours).

Such standards apply to all drivers. Carefulness is important in this work, as the employee is responsible for a lot. The safety of transporting people depends on it.

What does salary depend on?

The income level is affected by:

• number of hours;
• processing;
• night shift work;
• length of service;
• qualification.

Region

To find out the salary of a train driver, just visit the Russian Railways website. In Moscow, such employees receive up to 80 thousand rubles. And the work of an assistant is estimated at 20 thousand less. The salary of the driver differs depending on the region:

1. Ufa - 40,000.
2. Ulan-Ude - 45,000.
3. Makhachkala - 38,000.
4. Nalchik - 50,000.
5. Volgograd - 30,000.
6. Murmansk - 45,000.
7. Penza - 31,000.
8. Perm - 35,000.
9. Saratov - 22,000.

Information is for 2016. The salary of a driver is higher in those cities where there are always a large number of trains and many passengers. In many regions, the income of these workers does not change over a long period. Based on the data, the average salary of a train driver is about 35,000 rubles.

Subway driver

What is the salary of a metro driver? The level of income depends on the place of work. In Moscow, such employees receive about 50,000 rubles, and in small cities - from 20 thousand. The last figure is the minimum wage, and the maximum is 100 thousand. The salary of a subway driver in St. Petersburg is about 50 thousand rubles, although working conditions there is no easier than in Moscow.

It is difficult to find a job as a metro driver, as applicants undergo rigorous qualification selection. In addition, the working conditions in this position are not simple. Work is associated with difficult labor factors, because of which a person runs the risk of getting various diseases. The work of the driver is difficult due to the great responsibility for the transported people.

Experience

The salary of the driver depends on his experience. It is also determined by the type of controlled train. The categories of experience are as follows:

1. Third grade can be obtained 2 years after graduation. During this time, it is necessary to drive a locomotive or train. Usually, university graduates are entrusted with small freight trains over short distances.
2. The second class is issued 2 years after the assignment of the third. But this requires constant practice. With such qualifications, the worker drives passenger trains, but not over long distances.
3. The first class is provided 2 years after working with the second. Then the employee will drive passenger and other trains over long distances.

The salary of a locomotive driver depends on qualifications. In almost every region of the Russian Federation, a driver of any railway transport can have an income of up to 100 thousand rubles.

Electric train driver

Such a driver is also a sought after profession. In addition, it is as harmful and dangerous as the driver of the transport in the subway. People in this profession may complain of chronic fatigue, as the distance between points often exceeds the work shift.

You can train as a train driver at an educational institution. It will take approximately 6.5 months. What is the salary of a train driver? The average income level in the country is 45,000 rubles, while in Moscow it reaches 80,000.

How to become a train driver?

Education is required to get work. Candidates undergo a medical examination and pass an exam, after which they can undergo an internship. It lasts four months. Based on its results, a recommendation will be made, or a person can be hired. Only then will qualifications be assigned to the employee.

Before driving a locomotive, you need to work as an assistant. The salary of such an employee is lower, but there are less responsibilities. In addition to higher education, there are other requirements. Men must definitely serve in the army. And women are rarely taken to such positions. They retire at the age of 55.

Who is an assistant?

This is an employee who must be present in the cabin. He is a full member of the locomotive brigade. The assistant is considered an understudy of the driver, as many activities are performed. His responsibilities include:

• monitoring the serviceability of the locomotive before departure;
• good grip;
• control of light signals;
• communication of the dispatcher with the driver;
• speed control;
• monitoring instrument readings.

Such work allows you to learn self-management of the composition. Although the employee’s salary is lower, this creates a desire to increase it.

What qualities are needed?

For work you need knowledge, skills. The discipline that is required in different situations on the road is needed. The driver and assistant need:

• fast reaction;
• attentiveness, caution;
• endurance, diligence;
• excellent visual memory, delicate hearing;
• stress resistance.

It is difficult to perform work without these qualities, only if they exist will the activity be of high quality and effective. All knowledge gained during training is regularly checked. This is a work where theory and practice are important.

Benefits

The professions of the driver and assistant are always in demand. Since the volume of knowledge is large, the prospects are almost unlimited. The train remains a reliable vehicle for transporting people and goods.

Improving skills positively affects the erudition of the crew. Employees who work on locomotives understand the latest innovations in technological progress. Workers usually do not have chronic ailments, as their health is constantly monitored.

Minuses

The income of workers is quite high due to the fact that they have to work in difficult conditions. Specialists are faced with constant stress and responsibility for people's lives. Employees spend a lot of time outside the home.

Fatigue appears due to:

• confined space;
• vision tension;
• noise effects;
• locomotive vibrations;
• road dust.

The salary of the assistant driver is about 50 thousand rubles. Higher income in Moscow, there are also more vacancies in this specialty. The salary of an assistant engineer in St. Petersburg is 40-45 thousand rubles. In the North, employees receive bonuses due to climate.

Salary in other countries

In other countries, the income of drivers is much higher compared to Russia. For example, in Germany they receive 3 thousand euros, which is about 210 thousand rubles. In the United States, revenue is $ 3.5 thousand, which is 220,000 rubles. But in nearby countries, drivers earn less. For example, in Ukraine they receive 10 thousand hryvnias, and this is 24 thousand rubles. In Belarus, the figure is 10-15 million Belarusian rubles (32-46 thousand rubles).

Where to study?

In the subway and Russian Railways train in their educational institutions. It is important to match age, good physical and psychological health. Young people under 35 years old who served in the armed forces can be trained. An advantage is the presence of a technical specialty.

In the subway train 6.5 months. The study of theory takes half of the time, and then practice begins. At the end, exams are held. During the training, a scholarship is paid. To study at Russian Railways, they invite people who have been trained at the universities of railways. Based on the knowledge gained, you can continue training (2 years) in the educational institution.

You can go to school after a physical examination. It is also regularly held during work. If there are any deviations in health, then they will not be allowed to study. After training, there is the possibility of employment with a further promotion. With experience and experience, the level of income will increase.