Train Controllers

What the job involves

• Authorises and direct movements of trains
• Communicates with locomotive engineers to ensure safe movements of trains
• Familiarises themselves with the weight, length and schedules of trains
• Records movement of trains including departures and scheduled stops
• Provides other train controllers with information on trains progress
• Authorises and controls any activity taking place on railway tracks, including maintenance work
• Contacts relevant personal to deal with faults or mechanical failures
• Reports any accidents or incidents to the land transport authority and any other relevant body such as emergency services

Key values of workers in Train Controllers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Train Controllers

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• 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.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.