This is advanced skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of rail vehicle mechanical equipment.

Employees in this class perform skilled mechanical work in all phases of maintenance, repair and overhaul of rail vehicle mechanical equipment. Duties include the repair, overhaul and maintenance of wheel and axle assemblies, brakes, third-rail pick-up shoes, train control pick-up antennas, and traction motors. Additional duties include operating various pieces of machine shop equipment and welding equipment. Employees work independently in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operations manuals and maintenance instructions. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance of equipment installed, repaired or maintained.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on rail vehicle equipment including wheel and axle assemblies, brakes, third-rail pick-up shoes, train control pick-up antennas, couples, and traction motors.

Observes vehicle mechanical systems and devices in operation to expediently detect failures, determine causes and implement corrective action.

Fabricates, repairs or modifies metal parts utilizing machine shop equipment such as drill presses, band saws, lathes and wheel turning machines.

Operates acetylene or electric arc welding equipment in the performance of cutting and welding tasks on machinery, equipment and vehicle repair; brazes, solders and coats non-ferrous metals; performs silver and lead soldering.

Cares for, maintains and repairs welding and machine shop equipment.

Participates in training programs and instructs helpers in mechanical repair and maintenance tasks.

Observes established safety practices and procedures.

Interprets drawings, diagrams, sketches and vehicle operations manuals.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of mechanics and the mechanical trade.

Considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the mechanical repair and maintenance of rail vehicle mechanical equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of rail vehicle mechanical equipment.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of mechanical repair work, welding and machine shop equipment operations.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of welding.

Knowledge of methods, practices, tools and equipment of the machinist trade.

Ability to diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of rail vehicle mechanical equipment.

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, drawings and vehicle operations manuals.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work various shifts.

Ability to use tools, equipment and materials of the mechanical trade.

Skill in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical equipment.

Skill in welding.

Skill in the care and use of power-driven machinery.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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