Railway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars.

• Inspect interior and exterior components of freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars to determine defects and extent of wear and damage
  
• Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
  
• Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems
  
• Repair defective or damaged metal and wood components, using hand and power tools
  
• Repair and repaint wooden fixtures
  
• Replace damaged windows and repair upholstery
  
• Test and adjust parts using testing gauges and other test equipment
  
• Perform and document routine maintenance.
  

Rail vehicle mechanic
Railway car inspector
Railway carman/woman
Railway carman/woman apprentice
Streetcar and subway car mechanic

Railway carmen/women are employed by railway transport companies and urban transit systems.