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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-3043.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Rail Car Repairers

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

What this job is about

Ensure the safe and efficient repair of rail cars.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Inspect rail cars for defects

    Examine the interior and exterior of rail cars to identify defects and assess wear and damage.

  2. 2

    Record repair needs and conditions

    Document the conditions of cars and the repair and maintenance work performed or required.

  3. 3

    Repair or replace defective parts

    Use hand tools and power tools to repair or replace worn components such as bearings and gears.

  4. 4

    Test and adjust repaired units

    Conduct tests on repaired units to ensure operability and make necessary adjustments for proper operation.

  5. 5

    Perform scheduled maintenance tasks

    Carry out scheduled maintenance, including cleaning units and components to ensure optimal performance.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMozilla Firefox

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.