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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 4.0 | 08/2019 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 4.0 | 08/2019 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed. | Core | 72 | 08/2019 |
| Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed. | Core | 73 | 08/2019 |
| Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment. | Core | 74 | 08/2019 |
| Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage. | Core | 72 | 08/2019 |
| Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches. | Core | 74 | 08/2019 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.17 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.69 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.39 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.24 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.22 | 11/2023 |