Rail Car Repairers

Examine and make necessary adjustments to railroad cars, mine cars, and public transit rail cars.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Activities

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Handling and Moving Objects Know More
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More

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