Rail Car Repairers

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Code: 49-3043.00

Description : Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

JobTitles : Rail Car Welder, Carman, Car Repairman, Rail Car Mechanic, Rail Car Repairer, Rail Car Maintenance Mechanic, Railroad Car Repairman, Rail Car Painter/Sandblaster, Rail Car Repairman, Air Brake Mechanic

Tasks:
  • Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
  • Test units for operability before and after repairs.
  • Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
  • Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
  • Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
  • Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
  • Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
  • Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
  • Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.