Compare Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters & Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 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
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency... $30,400
Similar skills & knowledge

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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
High

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.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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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 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

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 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

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 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

4 related certifications

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