Compare Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters & Hazardous Materials Removal Workers United States

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $68,200
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $46,700

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

License may be required in some states

Licensing for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

License may be required in some states


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

1 related certifications

Certification for Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

6 related certifications

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