ONET Occupations » 53-4031.00

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.

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Parachute skills

  1. Listen - People (4.52)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.17)
  3. Study, observe - Data (4.17)
  4. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  5. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  6. Speak - People (3.88)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  8. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  9. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  10. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  11. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (3.88)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  3. Active Listening (3.62)
  4. Monitoring (3.62)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  7. Coordination (3.50)
  8. Operation Monitoring (3.50)
  9. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Far Vision (3.88)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  5. Near Vision (3.75)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  7. Speech Recognition (3.63)
  8. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Information Ordering (3.50)
  10. Depth Perception (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.18)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.17)
  3. Stress Tolerance (3.93)
  4. Cooperation (3.92)
  5. Self Control (3.90)
  6. Integrity (3.80)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.64)
  8. Independence (3.61)
  9. Initiative (3.55)
  10. Analytical Thinking (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.52)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.24)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.17)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.15)
  5. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.00)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.91)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (3.78)
  8. Performing General Physical Activities (3.77)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.67)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.65)
  11. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.65)
  1. Receive Instructions From Traffic Control Personnel (4.52)
  2. Read Switching Order, Train Orders, Or Arrival Or Departure Schedules (4.52)
  3. Follow Transportation Schedules (4.52)
  4. Review Schedules To Obtain Cargo Loading Information (4.52)
  5. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.24)
  6. Understand Railroad Signals (4.17)
  7. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.17)
  8. Observe Signal Light On Switchboard (4.17)
  9. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.15)
  10. Inspect Railroad Equipment (4.00)
  11. Observe Signal From Other Crewmembers (3.65)
  12. Watch For Or Relay Traffic Signals (3.65)
  13. Monitor Railroad Vehicle Or Equipment Operation (3.65)
  14. Operate Track Switches (3.65)
  15. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.65)
  16. Observe Loading Of Freight To Ensure Crew Compliance With Procedures (3.65)