Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians, also called mechanics, inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries.
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- Rail Car Repairers
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if they need repairs
- 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
- 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 make sure they operate correctly
- Record conditions of cars and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed
- Inspect interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and determine the extent of wear and damage
- Test units for operability before and after repairs
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.5%
Job Openings 13
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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