ONET Occupations » 49-3043.00

Rail Car Repairers

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

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Parachute skills

  1. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.16)
  2. Construct - Things (4.16)
  3. Set up, assemble - Things (4.16)
  4. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.16)
  5. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.16)
  6. Repair - Things (4.16)
  7. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.08)
  8. Operate, drive - Things (4.03)
  9. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  11. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.60)
  12. Pay attention to details - Data (3.57)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  14. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  2. Repairing (3.62)
  3. Equipment Maintenance (3.50)
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.88)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  3. Control Precision (3.88)
  4. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  5. Finger Dexterity (3.63)
  6. Static Strength (3.63)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  8. Reaction Time (3.50)
  9. Trunk Strength (3.50)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.14)
  2. Self Control (4.07)
  3. Cooperation (3.71)
  4. Attention to Detail (3.57)
  5. Integrity (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Performing General Physical Activities (4.16)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.08)
  3. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.03)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.93)
  5. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.84)
  6. Getting Information (3.72)
  7. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.70)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.60)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.52)
  1. Construct, Erect, Or Repair Wooden Frameworks Or Structures (4.16)
  2. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.16)
  3. Install Or Replace Glass In Windows, Skylights, Or Other Structural Surfaces (4.16)
  4. Install Shingles, Tile, Slate, Asphalt, Or Related Roofing Materials (4.16)
  5. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (4.16)
  6. Erect Scaffold (4.16)
  7. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.08)
  8. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.08)
  9. Examine Locomotives Or Cars To Detect Damage Or Structural Defects (3.93)
  10. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (3.84)
  11. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (3.84)
  12. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (3.84)
  13. Align Vehicle Frame (3.84)
  14. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Mechanical Components Or Parts (3.84)
  15. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (3.84)
  16. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Vehicle Body Parts Or Components (3.84)
  17. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (3.84)
  18. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (3.84)
  19. Maintain Welding Machines Or Equipment (3.84)
  20. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (3.84)
  21. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (3.84)
  22. Repair Commercial Transportation Equipment (3.84)
  23. Examine Vehicle To Detect Malfunctions, Damage, Or Maintenance Needed (3.84)
  24. Read Blueprints (3.72)
  25. Read Specifications (3.72)
  26. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.72)
  27. Read Tape Measure (3.72)
  28. Read Technical Drawings (3.72)
  29. Fabricate Sheet Metal Parts Or Items (3.70)
  30. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.70)
  31. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.70)
  32. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.70)
  33. Burn (Cut), Trim, Or Scarf Metal Objects (3.70)
  34. Use Machine Tools In Installation, Maintenance, Or Repair (3.70)
  35. Use Electronic Calibration Devices (3.70)
  36. Use Measuring Devices In Repairing Industrial Or Heavy Equipment (3.70)
  37. Use Turnbuckle In Structural Repair Or Assembly Work (3.70)
  38. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.70)
  39. Use Hand Or Power Woodworking Tools (3.70)
  40. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.70)
  41. Operate Vacuum Or Air Hose (3.70)
  42. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.70)
  43. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.70)
  44. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.70)
  45. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.60)
  46. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.60)
  47. Identify Base Metals For Welding (3.52)
  48. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.52)
  49. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.52)