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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Includes ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.28)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.06)
  3. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  4. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  5. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  6. Repair - Things (3.66)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.62)
  9. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.60)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.60)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.57)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  2. Operation and Control (3.62)
  1. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  2. Control Precision (3.75)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  4. Depth Perception (3.75)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  6. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  7. Reaction Time (3.63)
  8. Static Strength (3.50)
  9. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.32)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.28)
  3. Cooperation (3.88)
  4. Self Control (3.76)
  5. Integrity (3.72)
  6. Initiative (3.62)
  7. Leadership (3.62)
  8. Concern for Others (3.60)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.60)
  10. Persistence (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.12)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.06)
  3. Getting Information (3.98)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.95)
  5. Handling and Moving Objects (3.95)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.85)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.72)
  8. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.68)
  9. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.66)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.53)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.52)
  1. Operate Earth-Moving Or Other Heavy Construction Equipment (4.06)
  2. Grade Or Redistribute Earth For Roads Or Other Construction (4.06)
  3. Read Specifications (3.98)
  4. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (3.68)
  5. Maintain Or Repair Construction Machinery Or Equipment (3.66)