Rail Car Repairers
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
67 alternate job titles:
Air Brake Adjuster
Air Brake Man
Air Brake Mechanic
Air Brake Rigger
Air Brake Worker
Air Compressor Mechanic
Air Valve Mechanic
Air Valve Repairer
Brake Adjuster
Brake Liner
Brake Reliner
Brake Shoe Rebuilder
Brake Specialist
Breaker Mechanic
Coach Mechanic
Compressor Mechanic
Controller Mechanic
Drop Pit Worker
Freight Car Builder
Freight Car Repairer
Freight Maintenance Specialist
Freight Repairer
Gearman
Interior Mechanic
Interlocker Maintainer
Interlocking Mechanic
Locomotive Repairman
Machine Overhauler
Mechanical Unit Repairer
Mine Car Mechanic
Mine Car Repairer
Plow Mechanic
Pullman Car Repairer
Rail Car Maintenance Mechanic
Rail Car Mechanic
Rail Car Repair Carman
Rail Car Repairer
Rail Car Repairman
Rail Car Sandblaster
Rail Car Welder
Rail Specialist
Railroad Brake Repairer
Railroad Car Repairman
Railroad Equipment Car Repairer
Railroad Mechanic
Railroad Repairer
Repair Laborer
Repair Specialist
Repair Technician
Repair Worker
Roundhouse Worker
Signal Mechanic
Street Car Mechanic
Streetcar Repairer
Structural Repairer
Subway Car Repairer
Tank Car Mechanic
Tank Car Reconditioner
Test Rack Operator
Tipple Mechanic
Train Car Repairman
Triple Valve Mechanic
Triple Valve Tester
Trolley Car Mechanic
Trolley Car Overhauler
Valve Mechanic
Valve Repairer
Salary Information
Rail Car Repairers: $65,680 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Remove parts or components from equipment. | General |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Install vehicle parts or accessories. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Rewire electrical or electronic systems. | General |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Install hardware or other interior fixtures. | General |
| Repair structural components. | General |
| Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Paint surfaces or equipment. | General |
| Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion. | General |
| Replace vehicle glass. | General |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Service vehicles to maintain functionality. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Mozilla Firefox | Internet browser software |
| Disassembler software | Compiler and decompiler software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| RailTech Software Solutions Rail 21 Management System | Inventory management software |
| RailTech Software Systems Mars for the 21st Century | Accounting software |
| WheelShop Automation.com Wheel Shop Management Suite | Data base user interface and query software |
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