Railroad Car Inspector: A description for the railroad car inspector job
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Railroad Car Inspector – Brake inspector, car checker, classification inspector, equipment inspector, journal-box inspector Inspects railroad cars for structural defects and tests mechanical equipment, for example brakes, airhoses, and couplings to ensure that they are in operating condition: Observes cars from elevated platform or from ground as cars roll by, or climbs aboard train to test equipment and to locate defects. Examines car roofs, ice hatches, brake beams, doors, and floors for structural defects and obstructions. Turns handwheel to test brakes and ascertain that they are in operating condition. Inspects and tests airhoses for leakage. Inspects wheel trucks for dragging equipment. Opens journal boxes to determine that they are filled with grease. Prepares reports on findings, indicating number of car and type of repair required. May also inspect electrical circuitry and recommend improvements or repairs to electrical operations. May also tag cars in need of immediate repairs. May also place lanterns or flags in front and rear of train to warn other workers that inspection is being performed. May also inspect locomotives. May also be designated according to type of car inspected as Passenger-Car Inspector (transportation industry).
Job industry: transportation industry
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