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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Problem Sensitivity78
2.Manual Dexterity75
3.Near Vision69
Multilimb Coordination69
5.Control Precision66
Arm-Hand Steadiness66
Oral Expression66
Oral Comprehension66
9.Hearing Sensitivity63
Extent Flexibility63
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Ability Area Scores

Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
78
63
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
75
46
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
69
50
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
69
48
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
66
52
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
66
41
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
66
54
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
66
54
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
63
55
Notice when a watch alarm goes offDiagnose what's wrong with a car engine from its soundTune an orchestra
Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
63
54
Reach for a microphone in a patrol carReach for a box on a high warehouse shelfWork under the dashboard of a car