Railway Carmen/Women
(NOC 7314)
in All Trades and TransportationRailway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger, and urban transit rail cars. They work for railway transport companies and urban transit systems.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
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Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$24.00
Median$37.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Railway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger, and urban transit rail cars. They work for railway transport companies and urban transit systems.
Job duties
Railway carmen/women:
- 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 like 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.
Sample job titles
- apprentice carperson - railway
- brake inspector - railway car
- car repairer - railway
- rail vehicle mechanic
- railway car inspector
- railway carperson
- railway carperson inspector
- railway equipment inspector
Skills
- You should have an interest in electronics and mechanical operations. A strong background in mathematics and the sciences is important. You must be able to cooperate with others and perform routine tasks. Agility, physical strength, and hand-eye coordination are needed. You must also have good vision and hearing, and the inclination to work with tools.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- An industry-offered apprenticeship program or three to four years of on-the-job training is usually required.
Other considerations
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
Trade Certification
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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