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Rail Car Repairers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$65,680	1800	4.4%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$65,680

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

1800

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

4.4%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

Detailed Work Activities

Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Paint surfaces or equipment.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
Replace vehicle glass.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Remove parts or components from equipment.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Fabricate parts or components.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Repair electronic equipment.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Measure distances or dimensions.
Align equipment or machinery.
Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Install hardware or other interior fixtures.
Repair structural components.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards 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.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
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 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.
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.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
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.
Repair car upholstery.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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