- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
Rail Car Repairers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Trunk Strength, Finger Dexterity, and Visual Color Discrimination. Rail Car Repairers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Production and Processing and are skilled at Repairing and Troubleshooting.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Getting Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Abilities
Extent Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Finger Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Visualization
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Near Vision
Depth Perception
Selective Attention
Oral Comprehension
Stamina
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Hearing Sensitivity
Far Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Response Orientation
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Gross Body Equilibrium
Oral Expression
Speed of Limb Movement
Category Flexibility
Speed of Closure
Wrist-Finger Speed
Time Sharing
Speech Clarity
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Memorization
Number Facility
Spatial Orientation
Sound Localization
Mathematical Reasoning
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Building and Construction
English Language
Design
Physics
Chemistry
Transportation
Law and Government
Clerical
Personnel and Human Resources
Sociology and Anthropology
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Foreign Language
Wages
New Jersey
$59,730
New York
$58,180
Wisconsin
$55,190
Oregon
$53,530
Virginia
$53,260
Nevada
$51,310
Oklahoma
$51,240
Illinois
$51,080
North Dakota
$50,950
Florida
$50,450
Tennessee
$50,270
West Virginia
$49,040
North Carolina
$48,480
Massachusetts
$48,440
Montana
$48,400
Iowa
$47,940
Minnesota
$47,910
Arkansas
$47,460
Louisiana
$47,290
Kansas
$47,220
California
$47,150
Kentucky
$45,830
Mississippi
$45,660
Nebraska
$44,530
Pennsylvania
$44,290
Wyoming
$41,600
Ohio
$41,110
Michigan
$40,410
South Carolina
$40,070
Alabama
$39,150
Texas
$38,810
Colorado
$38,730
Georgia
$38,180
Indiana
$33,810
Maryland
$32,360
Missouri
$32,280
Vermont
$28,780
Skills
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Active Learning
Speaking
Mathematics
Installation
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Analysis
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Persuasion
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Technology Design
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Self Control
Cooperation
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Concern for Others
Innovation
Persistence
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Proximity
Contact With Others
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Consequence of Error
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Level of Competition
Electronic Mail
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Sitting
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Degree of Automation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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 in order 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.
- Importance Supplemental-
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Repair car upholstery.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Repair car upholstery.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Repair car upholstery.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
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 in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
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.
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
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.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Repair car upholstery.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession