[Core] [74% incumbents] Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
  DWAs: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
  DWAs: Remove parts or components from equipment.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Test units for operability before and after repairs.
  DWAs: Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
  DWAs: Install vehicle parts or accessories. | Fabricate parts or components. | Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
  DWAs: Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems. | Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
  DWAs: Paint surfaces or equipment.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
  DWAs: Repair electronic equipment.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
  DWAs: Install hardware or other interior fixtures. | Repair structural components.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion. | Replace vehicle glass. | Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
  DWAs: Align equipment or machinery.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
  DWAs: Maintain repair or maintenance records.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
  DWAs: Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
  DWAs: Measure distances or dimensions.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Rewire electrical or electronic systems.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Repair car upholstery.
  DWAs: Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.48 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:3.40 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:3.31 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:3.24 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Building and Construction (imp:3.21 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.20 lvl:4.18) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Transportation (imp:3.13 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:3.02 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.96 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.83 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:2.54 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Physics (imp:2.46 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administrative (imp:2.36 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.11 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.04 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.03 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.82 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:1.69 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.58 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Chemistry (imp:1.56 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.54 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.49 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.49 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.25 lvl:0.54) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Reaction Time (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Sound Localization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.24 lvl:3.55) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.02 lvl:3.65) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.94 lvl:3.79) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.90 lvl:6.08) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.81 lvl:4.16) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.78 lvl:3.34) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.78 lvl:3.73) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.69 lvl:3.75) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.64 lvl:4.77) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.60 lvl:3.52) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.59 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.58 lvl:4.90) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.58 lvl:4.33) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.51 lvl:2.93) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.29 lvl:2.74) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.27 lvl:3.72) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.20 lvl:3.09) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.12 lvl:3.48) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.06 lvl:2.86) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:3.05 lvl:2.52) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.04 lvl:3.64) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.97 lvl:2.31) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:2.60) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.93 lvl:3.14) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.90 lvl:2.59) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.88 lvl:2.82) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.78 lvl:2.16) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:2.48) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.65 lvl:2.12) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.64 lvl:1.94) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.94) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.50 lvl:2.31) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.48 lvl:2.41) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.39 lvl:1.80) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.39 lvl:1.86) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.36 lvl:1.90) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.16 lvl:1.62) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:2.15 lvl:1.52) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.86 lvl:1.49) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.76 lvl:1.31) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.76 lvl:0.97) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.52) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:1.43) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.27) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.16) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:0.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.79) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:0.68) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:0.37) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:0.06) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Troubleshooting (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 21,350
  annual_median    : $67,530
  annual_pct10     : $46,800
  annual_pct25     : $54,520
  annual_pct75     : $84,570
  annual_pct90     : $95,100
  annual_mean      : $70,680
  hourly_median    : $32.46

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($108,680)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($47,480)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.289x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   17,750  median: $  65,640
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,240  median: $  92,250
  Manufacturing                            emp:      720  median: $  53,050
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:       30  median: $  60,590

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   17,750  median: $  65,640
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,240  median: $  92,250
  Manufacturing                            emp:      720  median: $  53,050
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:       30  median: $  60,590

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:55:38.121505Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Rail yard (similarity: 0.5185)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_yard
  QID: Q19563580
  Extract: A rail yard, railway yard, railroad yard (US) or simply yard, is a series of tracks in a rail network for storing, sorting, or loading and unloading rail vehicles and locomotives. Yards have many tracks in parallel for storing rolling stock or unused locomotives off the main line, so they do not obs

  Title: CPKC Alyth Yard (similarity: 0.3030)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPKC_Alyth_Yard
  QID: Q5013706
  Extract: CPKC Alyth (Calgary) Yard is a 168-acre (0.68 km2) Class 1 railway facility in the neighbourhood of Alyth, southeast of downtown Calgary, Alberta. One of Canadian Pacific Kansas City's main marshalling yards in Canada, it primarily serves as a rail car repair shop and diesel locomotive servicing fac

  Title: FreightCar America (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FreightCar_America
  QID: Q5501354
  Extract: FreightCar America, Inc. is a manufacturer of freight cars for the railway industry. The company employs around 2,000 people, most of them at its 700,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Castaños, Mexico. In addition to the manufacturing facility, the company maintains a headquarters in Chicago

  Title: CT Rail (similarity: 0.3200)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CT_Rail
  QID: Q105960269
  Extract: CT Rail, stylized as CTrail, is the brand for commuter rail services overseen by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), in the U.S. state of Connecticut, with services on the Hartford Line extending into Massachusetts. CTDOT oversees two lines: Shore Line East, between New Haven and N

  Title: DOT-111 tank car (similarity: 0.2941)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT-111_tank_car
  QID: Q14754354
  Extract: In rail transport, the U.S. DOT-111 tank car, also known as the TC-111 in Canada, is a type of unpressurized general service tank car in common use in North America. Tank cars built to this specification must be circular in cross section, with elliptical, formed heads set convex outward. They have a

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and abilities. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, and related occupations show clear career pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:29:35.588555+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,738
tokens_output        : 4,620
cost_usd             : $0.050129
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but Rail yard provides relevant context about the facilities where rail car repairers typically work. FreightCar America represents the manufacturing side of the rail car industry these repairers maintain.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Rail Car Repairers diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, and mass transit rail cars to ensure safe and reliable rail transportation. These skilled technicians work with complex mechanical, electrical, and braking systems using specialized tools and equipment. With 21,350 employed nationwide and a median salary of $67,530 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, this occupation is essential for maintaining America's rail infrastructure.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Rail car repairers start by inspecting components like bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to identify needed repairs. They remove defective parts using pneumatic hoists, jacks, and hand tools, then repair or replace worn components such as bearings, pistons, and gears. Testing units for operability both before and after repairs ensures quality work, while adjusting repaired components guarantees proper operation. They also perform scheduled maintenance, clean units, examine car roofs for damage, paint car surfaces, and maintain electrical controls for propulsion and braking systems.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic interests who enjoy hands-on mechanical work and problem-solving with physical systems. Success requires excellent arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and control precision for detailed repair work, combined with critical thinking skills to diagnose complex mechanical problems. Those who thrive are dependable, detail-oriented, and cautious in their approach to safety-critical rail systems. The work suits people who enjoy variety in their tasks, from heavy lifting and equipment operation to precision electrical work and quality control analysis.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (61.4% of workers) or post-secondary certificate in mechanical repair technologies (37.6%). Many employers provide on-the-job training in rail-specific systems and safety protocols. Previous experience in automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment repair provides valuable transferable skills, while military mechanical experience is also highly valued.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Rail car repairers can advance to supervisor or lead technician roles, specializing in specific systems like air brakes or electrical controls. Career progression may lead to positions as mobile heavy equipment mechanics, industrial machinery mechanics, or specialized roles in locomotive repair. Some pursue additional education to become rail transportation inspectors or move into management positions within rail yards and maintenance facilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 21,350 employed nationwide earning a median of $67,530 annually according to BLS OEWS May 2025, wages range from $46,800 to $95,100. Geographic variation is significant, with Massachusetts offering the highest wages at $108,680 compared to Mississippi's $47,480 - a 2.29x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Transportation and Warehousing (17,750 workers) and government sectors (2,240), reflecting the mix of private freight railroads and public transit systems. Demand remains stable due to ongoing needs for rail infrastructure maintenance and the growth of urban mass transit systems.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation has moderate automation resistance due to the complexity and variability of repair tasks that require human judgment and dexterity. While diagnostic tools continue to improve, the core activities of inspecting equipment, handling and moving objects, and performing detailed mechanical repairs remain difficult to automate fully.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical mechanical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and repair expertise for transportation equipment.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.5)
    data: Troubleshooting (imp:4.0)
    data: Repairing (imp:4.0)
    data: Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.8)
  [transferable_skill] Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared mechanical repair skills, diagnostic abilities, and equipment maintenance experience translate between automotive and rail car systems.
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.9)
    data: Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.5)
    data: Mechanical knowledge
    data: Troubleshooting skills
  [riasec_cluster] Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations show strong Realistic orientation (R:7.00) and involve mechanical repair of large transportation equipment.
    data: Realistic RIASEC score 7.00
    data: Heavy equipment repair focus
    data: Mechanical knowledge requirements
  [task_similarity] Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar work activities including inspecting equipment, monitoring processes, and performing scheduled maintenance on mechanical systems.
    data: Inspecting Equipment (imp:4.2)
    data: Monitoring Processes (imp:3.8)
    data: Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.8)
  [knowledge_overlap] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive mechanical knowledge, engineering and technology understanding, and building/construction skills for complex machinery repair.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.5)
    data: Engineering and Technology (imp:3.2)
    data: Building and Construction (imp:3.2)
  [wage_band] Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within similar skilled trades wage ranges and require electrical system maintenance expertise.
    data: Median wage $67,530
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Electrical controls repair tasks
  [job_zone] Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 occupations requiring similar preparation levels and hands-on mechanical assembly skills.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Mechanical assembly tasks
    data: Hand tools usage

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['rail car repairer', 'railroad mechanic', 'rolling stock mechanic', 'train car mechanic', 'rail maintenance', 'locomotive mechanic', 'transit car repairer', 'railway mechanic']
  exclude_keywords : ['conductor', 'engineer', 'dispatcher', 'signal operator', 'track worker']
  title_patterns   : ['*rail*car*repair*', '*railroad*mechanic*', '*rolling*stock*', '*transit*car*', '*rail*maintenance*']
  common_variations: ['Rail Car Mechanic', 'Railroad Car Repairer', 'Rolling Stock Repairer', 'Transit Car Mechanic', 'Rail Equipment Mechanic', 'Railway Car Repairer', 'Train Car Mechanic', 'Rail Maintenance Technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'repair', 'rail', 'car', 'control', 'principles', 'mechanical', 'components', 'tools', 'hand', 'objects', 'problems', 'includes', 'maintenance', 'electrical', 'ideas', 'needed', 'materials']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01472  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  38  0.01332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:61%  dwas:21%  inference:13%
others                     38  0.01332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
repair                     28  0.00981  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_tasks:29%  inference:25%
rail                       25  0.00876  inference            inference:56%  wikipedia:32%  onet_tasks:8%
car                        17  0.00596  inference            inference:41%  onet_tasks:35%  wikipedia:24%
control                    16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:12%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
mechanical                 15  0.00526  inference            inference:40%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:20%
components                 15  0.00526  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
tools                      14  0.00490  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  onet_dimensions:36%  inference:21%
hand                       13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:15%
objects                    13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
problems                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
electrical                 11  0.00385  inference            inference:36%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:18%
ideas                      11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                     10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
materials                  10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vehicles                   10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  wikipedia:20%
cars                        9  0.00315  wikipedia            wikipedia:44%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:22%
needs                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
units                       8  0.00280  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
electronic                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
problem                     8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
management                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%