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Rail Car Repairers

SOC 49-3043.00

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

Zone 2 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Troubleshooting

3.6

Repairing

3.6

Equipment Maintenance

3.5

Operation and Control

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Active Listening

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

3.6

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Administration and Management

2.7

Mathematics

2.7

Customer and Personal Service

2.6

Education and Training

2.5

Building and Construction

2.4

English Language

2.4

Key Tasks

1Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.

2Test units for operability before and after repairs.

3Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.

4Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.

5Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.

Also Known As

Air Brake Adjuster Air Brake Man Air Brake Mechanic Air Brake Rigger Air Brake Worker Air Compressor Mechanic Air Valve Mechanic Air Valve Repairer Airman Brake Adjuster