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 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.5 | 08/2021 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.38 | 08/2021 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.38 | 08/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Reaction Time | 1.A.2.c.1 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors. | Core | 79 | 08/2021 |
| Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation. | Core | 79 | 08/2021 |
| Apply and release hand brakes. | Core | 79 | 08/2021 |
| Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones. | Core | 78 | 08/2021 |
| Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information. | Core | 79 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.22 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.31 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.91 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.61 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |