Description
Perform work on uneven surfaces; climb ladders and execute tasks on top of railcars.
Alternative labels
complete work tasks on irregular surfaces
complete work tasks on uneven surfaces
carry out work tasks on irregular terrain
work on irregular surfaces
work on asymmetrical surfaces
safely execute work activities on uneven surfaces
perform work tasks on asymmetrical terrain
work on uneven ground
work on irregular terrain
work on uneven terrain
work on asymmetrical terrain
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Work on uneven surfaces is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Rail intermodal equipment operator: Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.
Optional skill
Work on uneven surfaces is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Work on uneven surfaces – ESCO
