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The person in this position builds, rebuilds, repairs, and inspects railway cars according to AAR, FRA, and company regulations. He or she uses hand tools, power tools, and other measuring equipment required in the performance of duties. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration - Inspect car components for compliance with AAR, FRA, and company standards - Perform maintenance activity, both scheduled and on-demand, including air brake tests - Repair, remove, or replace defective components such as wheels, safety appliances, truck and brake equipment, couplers, yokes, draft gears, and air brake valves; weld broken parts or secure new parts - Prepare numerous written reports and forms, including bad-order forms, car-repair billing forms, and dimensional-loading forms; prepare record of car repairs for monthly billing process - Perform rerailing and repair activities; make emergency and oth...Repair, Skilled Trades, Transportation