Overview
Railway Equipment Repairers are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives and rolling stock. They play an integral role in the operation and maintenance of the Army National Guard's railway operating battalions.
Job duties
- Inspect locomotives for malfunctions
- Repair cooling systems, fuel systems, exhausts, airbrake components, lube oil systems, electrical systems and diesel-engine components on locomotives
- Use technical blueprints and sketches
- Examine and repair truck and wheel assemblies, safety appliances, car underframes and cross bearers, and interiors of cars
Training
Job training for a Railway Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and five weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Advanced Individual Training: 5 weeks
Required ASVAB score
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 97 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in railway mechanics and the industrial arts
- Aptitude for troubleshooting
- Preference for physical work
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with privately owned national railway chains or government-operated railroad companies.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2022-07-06