Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 4.12 | 07/2015 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 4.38 | 07/2015 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Response Orientation | 1.A.2.b.3 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Selective Attention | 1.A.1.g.1 | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Depth Perception | 1.A.4.a.6 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives. | Core | 65 | 07/2015 |
| Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains. | Core | 65 | 07/2015 |
| Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives. | Core | 64 | 07/2015 |
| Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs. | Core | 64 | 07/2015 |
| Observe tracks to detect obstructions. | Core | 65 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.76 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.55 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.45 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.12 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.94 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |