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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.85)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.58)
  3. Listen - People (4.16)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.13)
  5. Use my brain - Data (3.88)
  6. Control, expedite things - Things (3.88)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.82)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.81)
  9. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  10. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.75)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.64)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  14. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.61)
  15. Solve problems - Data (3.50)
  16. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.88)
  2. Operation and Control (3.88)
  3. Active Listening (3.50)
  4. Speaking (3.50)
  5. Monitoring (3.50)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  7. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.13)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Control Precision (3.75)
  4. Visual Color Discrimination (3.75)
  5. Oral Expression (3.63)
  6. Near Vision (3.63)
  7. Far Vision (3.63)
  8. Depth Perception (3.63)
  9. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  10. Response Orientation (3.50)
  11. Rate Control (3.50)
  12. Reaction Time (3.50)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  14. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.58)
  2. Dependability (4.52)
  3. Self Control (4.44)
  4. Integrity (4.28)
  5. Cooperation (4.22)
  6. Independence (4.20)
  7. Initiative (4.11)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.05)
  9. Analytical Thinking (3.88)
  10. Social Orientation (3.82)
  11. Persistence (3.81)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.77)
  13. Concern for Others (3.75)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.70)
  15. Leadership (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.85)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.51)
  3. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.39)
  4. Getting Information (4.16)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.07)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.96)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.72)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.70)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.70)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.62)
  11. Training and Teaching Others (3.61)
  1. Operate Locomotives, Dinkey Engines, Or Other Rail Vehicles (4.85)
  2. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.85)
  3. Inspect Railroad Equipment (4.51)
  4. Operate Track Switches (4.39)
  5. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.39)
  6. Read Switching Order, Train Orders, Or Arrival Or Departure Schedules (4.16)
  7. Receive Instructions From Traffic Control Personnel (4.16)
  8. Understand Railroad Signals (3.96)
  9. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.96)
  10. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (3.72)
  11. Monitor Railroad Vehicle Or Equipment Operation (3.70)