Job Description:

• 1) Repairs and maintains braking devices on railroad tracks leading into yard of terminal to ensure specified performance of braking device, using handtools: Gathers specified tools, such as gauges, grease gun, and handtools, required to complete work assignment, such as greasing fittings or replacing brake shoes.

• 2) Adjusts and measures distances between brake shoes to specified standards, using handtools, gauge, and steel rule.

• 3) Removes bolts, screws, and metal plates to access parts of braking device, following blueprints.

• 4) Examines broken device to isolate defect or verify repairs needed.

• 5) Removes designated part, places new part in braking device and adjusts fit to ensure accurate placement, working as member of team.

• 6) Replaces bolts, screws, and metal plates, using hand and pneumatic tools.

• 7) Inspects braking device for conformance to standards.

• 8) Greases fittings of braking device to maintain and prevent excessive wear of parts.

• 9) Loosens and lifts braking device from rail, using handtools and crane, and replaces broken or deteriorated track beams, working as member of team.