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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Operation and Control82
2.Active Listening73
Reading Comprehension73
4.Operation Monitoring72
Coordination72
6.Speaking71
7.Instructing67
8.Critical Thinking66
9.Judgment and Decision Making62
10.Learning Strategies59
* Importance out of 100

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  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Skill Area Scores

Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
82
73
Adjust the settings on a copy machine to make reduced size photocopiesAdjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the type of product being assembledControl aircraft approach and landing at a large airport during a busy period
Active Listening
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.
73
64
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
73
61
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
72
61
Monitor completion times while running a computer programMonitor machine functions on an automated production lineMonitor and integrate control feedback in a petrochemical processing facility to maintain production flow
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
72
64
Schedule appointments for a medical clinicWork with others to put a new roof on a houseWork as director of a consulting project calling for interaction with multiple subcontractors
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
71
58
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
67
63
Instruct a new employee in the use of a time clockInstruct a coworker in how to operate a software programDemonstrate surgical procedure to interns in a teaching hospital
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
66
60
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
62
50
Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flowEvaluate a loan application for degree of riskDecide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
59
57
Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworkerIdentify an alternative approach that might help trainees who are having difficultiesApply principles of educational psychology to develop new teaching methods