Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 4.12 | 08/2021 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 1.A.1.e.2 | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors. | Core | 48 | 08/2021 |
| Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts. | Core | 48 | 08/2021 |
| Test and repair track circuits. | Core | 48 | 08/2021 |
| Drive motor vehicles to job sites. | Core | 48 | 08/2021 |
| Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems. | Core | 48 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.46 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.54 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.67 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.17 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |