Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Career Snapshot
SNAPSHOT
| Leadership | HIGH |
| Critical decision making | HIGH |
| Level of responsibilities | HIGH |
| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines | HIGH |
| Dealing and handling conflict | LOW |
| Competition for this position | LOW |
| Communication with others | LOW |
| Work closely with team members, clients etc. | HIGH |
| Comfort of the work setting | LOW |
| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions | HIGH |
| Exposure to job hazards | LOW |
| Physical demands | MED |
Characteristics
Critical decision making
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Leadership
Physical demands
Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Areas of Study
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
Law and Government
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Degrees
Key Abilities
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Auditory Attention
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Control Precision
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Far Vision
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Multilimb Coordination
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Near Vision
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Oral Comprehension
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Perceptual Speed
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Problem Sensitivity
Colleges
Top Skills
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Time Management