engine driver
Britishnoun
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Parks, a fire engine driver, was an 18-year veteran of the department.
From Seattle Times
His father was an engine driver while his mother ran a small grocery shop from the family home.
From BBC
A cornucopia of characters inhabit the train and show — cops and doctors and drug dealers, engine drivers and waiters and bartenders and burlesque dancers, freedom fighters and fighters against freedom.
From Los Angeles Times
The report found some fire engine drivers had not received refresher training for up to 20 years, despite national guidance recommending this took place every five years.
From BBC
Instead, Pelinka said the moves were inspired by the injury absences of James, Rondo and Lonzo Ball - or “the engine drivers,” as he called them.
From Washington Times
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