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Rail Car Repairers
Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
Common Tasks
- Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Test units for operability before and after repairs.
- Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
- Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $26.66 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $14.29 and $37.83 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $55,452.06 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $29,733.55 and $78,702.88 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,200 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 16.7% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,400.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $27.00 with the median annual salary reaching $56,797.
