ONET Occupations » 53-4021.00

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.15)
  2. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.67)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.67)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.55)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Far Vision (3.75)
  1. Dependability (4.41)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.15)
  3. Self Control (4.09)
  4. Stress Tolerance (3.98)
  5. Cooperation (3.88)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.69)
  7. Concern for Others (3.67)
  8. Independence (3.64)
  9. Initiative (3.58)
  10. Leadership (3.55)
  11. Social Orientation (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.43)
  2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.35)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (4.32)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.15)
  5. Getting Information (4.12)
  6. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.92)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (3.76)
  8. Handling and Moving Objects (3.74)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.69)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.54)
  1. Inspect Railroad Equipment (4.43)
  2. Understand Railroad Signals (4.35)
  3. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.32)
  4. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.32)
  5. Load/Unload Passenger Luggage Or Cargo (4.32)
  6. Watch For Or Relay Traffic Signals (4.15)
  7. Monitor Railroad Vehicle Or Equipment Operation (4.15)
  8. Observe Signal From Other Crewmembers (4.15)
  9. Read Switching Order, Train Orders, Or Arrival Or Departure Schedules (4.12)
  10. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (3.92)
  11. Set Flares, Flags, Lanterns Or Torpedoes During Emergency Stops (3.74)
  12. Throw Track Switches To Route Cars (3.74)
  13. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.69)