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Summary Description


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

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Job Tasks

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

	Test units for operability before and after repairs. Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

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

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

	Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.

	Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage. Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.

	Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

	Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals. Install vehicle parts or accessories. Fabricate parts or components. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems. Repair electronic equipment.

	Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches. Align equipment or machinery.

	Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions. Measure distances or dimensions.

	Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools. Rewire electrical or electronic systems.

	Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters. Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

	Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms. Install hardware or other interior fixtures. Repair structural components.

	Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint. Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures. Paint surfaces or equipment.

	Repair car upholstery. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

	Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools. Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion. Replace vehicle glass. Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians
	Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians
	Service technicians usually work indoors in noisy repair shops. They often lift heavy parts and tools, handle greasy and dirty equipment, and stand or lie in uncomfortable positions. Most service technicians work full time, and many work evenings and weekends.

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