| Job Title : |
Railway equipment repairer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Transportation, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
Keeping the National Guard mobile is dependent on the work of the railway equipment repairer. This specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives and railway cars. Duties include:
• Troubleshooting locomotives for malfunctions
• Repairing cooling systems, fuel systems, exhaust, air brake components, lube oil systems, electrical systems and diesel engine components
• Inspecting, testing and servicing components and systems
• Welding, riveting, caulking, painting and stenciling as necessary
Training
To become a National Guard railway equipment repairer, you must nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and four weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom instruction covers:
• Mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance and repair procedures
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard railway equipment repairer should:
• Be interested in mechanics and industrial arts
• Have an aptitude for problem solving
• Be able to use related tools
• Prefer physical work |
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