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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Transportation
4.2
Mechanical
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.7
English Language
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
2.8
Education and Training
2.8
Law and Government
2.6
Telecommunications
2.4
Psychology
2.3
Mathematics
2.2
Administration and Management
2.1
Physics
2.0
Computers and Electronics
2.0
Engineering and Technology
1.9
Administrative
1.9
Personnel and Human Resources
1.9
Communications and Media
1.9
Geography
1.9
Production and Processing
1.6
Chemistry
1.5
Sales and Marketing
1.4
Building and Construction
1.4
Medicine and Dentistry
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.3
Economics and Accounting
1.3
Design
1.3
Sociology and Anthropology
1.3
Biology
1.2
Foreign Language
1.1
History and Archeology
1.1
Philosophy and Theology
1.1
Food Production
1.1
Fine Arts
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Realistic

7.0

Conventional

4.3

Investigative

2.1

Enterprising

1.4

Social

1.2

Artistic

1.0