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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.5 | 07/2013 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.5 | 07/2013 |
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 Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals. | Core | 79 | 07/2013 |
| Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions. | Core | 79 | 07/2013 |
| Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices. | Core | 78 | 07/2013 |
| Receive instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes. | Core | 78 | 07/2013 |
| Direct and instruct workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic. | Core | 79 | 07/2013 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.8 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.87 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.77 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.97 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.85 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |