Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (47-4061)
Associated Occupation: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (53-4013)


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<<Associated occupation element is much lower
<Associated occupation element is lower
0Associated occupation element is at a similar level
>Associated occupation element is at a higher level
>>Associated occupation element is at a much higher level

 

Knowledge Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    62
Focus Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (47-4061)
Associated Occupation: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (53-4013)
Focus Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Mechanical 6.8 12.1 7.6 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Building and Construction 4.0 10.7 1.6 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Transportation 4.6 9.8 16.6 >> Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient
Public Safety and Security 6.9 8.9 12.4 >> Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    80
Focus Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (47-4061)
Associated Occupation: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (53-4013)
Focus Occupation’s Key Skills Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Operation Monitoring 6.6 11.2 12.0 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Operation and Control 5.4 10.7 12.3 > Skill level is likely more than sufficient
Repairing 3.4 10.2 6.9 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Quality Control Analysis 5.9 9.7 9.6 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Equipment Maintenance 3.5 9.5 6.1 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Troubleshooting 4.5 9.5 8.0 < A higher skill level may be required
Equipment Selection 3.3 7.2 5.7 < A higher skill level may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    73
Focus Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (47-4061)
Associated Occupation: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (53-4013)
Focus Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Control Precision 6.6 12.8 12.2 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Multilimb Coordination 6.0 12.2 10.1 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Reaction Time 4.8 11.5 11.6 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Static Strength 5.0 11.4 7.0 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Depth Perception 5.3 11.1 10.4 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Far Vision 7.8 11.1 12.3 > Current ability level is likely more than sufficient
Response Orientation 4.0 9.8 11.4 > Current ability level is likely more than sufficient
Dynamic Strength 3.5 9.0 5.3 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Speed of Limb Movement 3.2 8.9 7.2 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Stamina 4.0 8.8 5.4 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Glare Sensitivity 2.6 7.3 6.6 < Some improvement in abilities may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

There are no common work activities.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   n/a
Focus Occupation: Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators (47-4061)
Associated Occupation: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (53-4013)
Tools and TechnologiesExclusivity
Tools and technology data is unavailable for one or both occupations.

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.