Rail Industry Job Analysis: Freight Conductor

This document describes the results from a job analysis that was conducted for the position of Freight Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks and knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) needed to carry out the requirements of the job successfully. The job analysis process is provided in detail, including meeting agendas, survey questionnaires, and a finalized list of job tasks and KSAOs identified by subject matter experts (SMEs). Conclusions report the specific results of the job analysis, including information from SME focus group discussions regarding demands and strains of the job. Implications for training and development are also discussed.

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  https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L04393#p1_z50_gD_lRT_y2013
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  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/26256
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• Corporate Authors:

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, 55 Broadway
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

  University of Connecticut, Storrs

  Industrial Psychology Applications Center, 406 Babbidge Road
  Storrs, CT  United States  06269-1020

  Federal Railroad Administration

  Office of Research and Development, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Golay, Leslie
  • Tuller, Mikchael
  • Walsh, Benjamin
  • Barnes-Farrell, Janet
  • Morrow, Stephanie
• Publication Date: 2013-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 32p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abilities; Conductors (Trains); Freight trains; Job analysis; Knowledge; Personnel development; Training
• Uncontrolled Terms: Experts; Job skills; Tasks
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Railroads; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01476610
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: IPAC TR-2010-01, DOT/FRA/ORD-13/11, Funding Number: DTFR53-07-G-00007
• Files: NTL, TRIS, RITA, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 22 2013 2:54PM