In this post, you
can ref job description of Railroad Car Mechanic in details. A complete job description
concludes Railroad Car Mechanic key
duties/responsibilities, Railroad Car Mechanic
job qualifications (knowledge, education, skills, abilities,
experience…KSA model) and other ones such as daily tasks, key activities,
key/core competencies, job functions/purpose…
I. List of Railroad
Car Mechanic duties:
1. Inspect
cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad
Administration regulations and company operating standards.
2. Perform
all scheduled, on-request and preventive maintenance and repair on rail cars,
under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems and any associated
tests.
3. Repair
and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings,
couplings, air cylinders and piping.
4. Use
hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring
instruments.
5. Operate
transport vehicles including cranes, trucks, track mobile and shop equipment.
6. Prepare
inspection, maintenance and work reports, and record details on prescribed
forms in accordance with established procedures.
II. List of Railroad
Car Mechanic qualifications
1. Valid
driver's license.
2. Previous
welding experience gained through formal training or work experience.
3. Familiarity
with electrical and electronic tools and instruments.
4. High
School diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).
5. Ability
to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress.
6. Demonstrate
good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
7. Good
verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
8. Ability
to determine the condition of objects/parts for wear and/or defects.
9. Dedicated
to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety
and client satisfaction.
10. Basic
computer skills.