Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to see details at a distance.

The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.