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CarRepairer'A'
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“Car Repairer 'A' at CTA. Skills: Rail vehicle repair, Electro-mechanical systems, Component maintenance. Inspect rail vehicles. Repair rail vehicles”
Industry & Context.
Determine cause of malfunction
Pass drug and alcohol testing, Adhere to Rail Excel Program, Perform physical activities, Strength for standing, Lifting up to 100 lbs, Climb pit stairs, Climb ladders, Balance on third rail, Stoop under trains, Kneel on cars, Crouch under train parts, Crawl under train parts, Reach for parts, Handle parts, Finger components, Feel components, Work outside, Work inside, Extreme cold exposure, Extreme heat exposure, Wet conditions exposure, Humid conditions exposure, Noise exposure, Vibration exposure, Mechanical hazards exposure, Electrical hazards exposure, Burn hazard exposure, Chemical hazard exposure, Heights exposure, Atmospheric conditions exposure, Fumes exposure, Odors exposure, Mist exposure, Gases exposure, Color vision required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years electro-mechanical work experience, Related work experience and accredited technical training, Applicable military experience, Maintenance of electronic components, Maintenance of electro-mechanical components, Maintenance of hydraulic components, Maintenance of pneumatic components, Pass physical examination
What You'll Do.
Inspect rail vehicles
Maintain rail vehicles
Repair parking components
Repair emergency components
Repair inverter components
Repair converter components
Repair motor generator components
Repair electrical systems
Repair acceleration control system
Repair braking control system
Repair auxiliary system
Repair ventilation heating
Repair air conditioning
Test rail vehicle components
Determine cause of malfunction
Perform duties of Car Servicer
Prepare written reports
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Full Job Description
SALARY $36.007 - $45.009 POSITION SUMMARY Inspects, maintains, and repairs rail vehicles. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspects and repairs various components of rail vehicles, such as parking and emergency brakes; inverter, converter, and motor generator, electrical systems, acceleration, and braking control system, auxiliary system, ventilation heating, and air conditioning. • Tests and determines cause of malfunction of rail vehicle components, using knowledge, instruments, and gauges. • Removes and replaces various components of rail vehicles. • Adjusts and repairs various components of rail vehicles. • Occasionally performs the duties of Car Servicer. • Prepares written reports as necessary. • Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the following jobs: Job Title • CHALLENGES • EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration. • Must sign and adhere to requirements of Rail Excel Program as specified in the New Car Repairer Understanding. • Must perform the physical activities associated with this position and pass a physical examination. • Required to possess two (2) years of verifiable experience in electro-mechanical work, or a combination of related work experience and accredited technical training such as high school, trade school or college courses, or applicable military experience. • Must include the maintenance of electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must have strength for standing when inspecting and performing repair work, greasing cars, walking through the yards, retrieving parts from storeroom performing safety checks, sitting to perform certain repair work, lifting for brake assembly, calipers, and other parts weighing up to 100 lbs, c
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