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Locomotive Firers

Monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.35)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.32)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  4. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (3.75)
  6. Manipulate - Things (3.62)
  7. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  8. Use my brain - Data (3.55)
  9. Listen - People (3.50)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  2. Monitoring (3.62)
  3. Operation and Control (3.62)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Far Vision (3.88)
  3. Selective Attention (3.75)
  4. Reaction Time (3.75)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Control Precision (3.62)
  7. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  8. Response Orientation (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.65)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.35)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.20)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.05)
  5. Integrity (4.05)
  6. Independence (4.05)
  7. Self Control (3.95)
  8. Persistence (3.75)
  9. Initiative (3.75)
  10. Cooperation (3.75)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.55)
  12. Leadership (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.45)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.32)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.10)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.05)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.05)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  7. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.00)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.95)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.80)
  10. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.80)
  1. Operate Locomotives, Dinkey Engines, Or Other Rail Vehicles (4.32)
  2. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.32)
  3. Understand Railroad Signals (4.10)
  4. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.10)
  5. Monitor Variables Affecting Route Activities (4.05)
  6. Monitor Railroad Vehicle Or Equipment Operation (4.05)
  7. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.05)
  8. Observe Track To Detect Obstructions (4.05)
  9. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.00)
  10. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.80)
  11. Inspect Railroad Equipment (3.80)