NTL Record

Title Rail industry job analysis : passenger conductor.
Record ID 48182
Personal Name
Creator
Shapiro, Jenna; Quinn, Jared; Barnes-Farrell, Janet
Source 35p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); University of Connecticut. Industrial Psychology Applications Center
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publication Date 20130200
Language English
Abstract This document describes the results of a job analysis that was conducted for the position of railroad Passenger Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks and knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) required to perform the job successfully. The job analysis process is described 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.
Rosap ID dot:10064
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10064
TRT Terms Job analysis; Task analysis; Training; Passenger trains; Train conductors; Knowledge; Abilities; Personnel development
General Subjects Experts; Job sklls; Tasks
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1474161
Report Number DOT/FRA/ORD-13/07; IPAC TR-2012-01
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48100/48182/TR_Rail_Industry_Job_Analysis_Passenger_Conductor_.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository