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The most important skills for a railroad mechanic resume and required skills for a railroad mechanic to have include:

Below we've compiled a list of the most critical railroad mechanic skills. We ranked the top skills for railroad mechanics based on the percentage of resumes they appeared on. For example, 93.0% of railroad mechanic resumes contained mechanical equipment as a skill. Continue reading to find out what skills a railroad mechanic needs to be successful in the workplace. 

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Railroad Mechanic

a Railroad Mechanic

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<ul><li>Maintain and repair refuse trucksMaintain and repair all fleet vehicles and heavy equipment</li><li>Gained experience in mig and stick welding utilized in the repair fleet trucks and waste containers.</li><li>Maintain refuse boilers and supporting equipment electrically and mechanically Welding mig, tig and stick.</li><li>Repair and diagnose problems on trash trucks 
 Diagnosing engine, electrical and hydraulic problems, fuel systems and transmission shifting problems.</li><li>Disassembled defective electrical equipment, replaced defective or worn parts, and reassembled equipment, using hand tools.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Replaced both mechanical and electrical/electronic components using hand tools.</li><li>Use various hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and sockets.</li><li>Removed and install engines, transmission, steering systems, brake systems, etc.</li><li>Light commercial overhead and servicing of all HVAC equipment.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Contract labor worker for the set up of newly opening stores, schools and other building opening up to the public.</li></ul>

Construction Worker

<ul><li>Performed system checks on Flaps, Spoilers, 
Brake systems, Cabin corrosion check, and any Cockpit Modifications.</li><li>Utilize a wide variety of hand tools, machining devices, drills, jigs, shapers etc.</li><li>Performed minor and major repairs as well as regular maintenance and lubrication of machines and equipment.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Utilize a wide variety of hand tools, machining devices, drills, jigs, shapers etc.</li><li>Assist plant maintenance in diagnosis, repair and replacement of all functions of plant operations.</li></ul>

Motor Mechanic

<ul><li>Assisted customers with making copies and used the UPS computer system as Cashier.</li><li>Entered package information onto the Pos system to their destination.</li><li>Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized database.</li><li>Interact with customers and general public to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of problem packages.</li></ul>

Postal Clerk (Part-Time)

Postal Clerk

<ul><li>Utilize a wide variety of hand tools, machining devices, drills, jigs, shapers etc.</li><li>Performed system checks on Flaps, Spoilers, 
Brake systems, Cabin corrosion check, and any Cockpit Modifications.</li><li>Executed and performed routine general maintenance and repair functions.</li><li>Maintained power assisted brake systems, wheel vehicle suspension systems, wheel vehicle hub assemblies and mechanical steering systems.</li><li>Trouble shooting and sheet metal 
Keep aircraft up and airworthy 
100 hours 
Annuals 
Progressive inspections</li><li>Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Performed brake repairs, oil change & filters, wheel alignments and brake jobs, tune-ups and battery/ tire replacements.</li><li>Utilized Class-B CDL to pick trucks up and also deliver back after completion.</li><li>Performed regular inspections 
 Regular maintenance & oil changes on company vehicles 
 Auto repairs</li></ul>

Head Mechanic

<ul><li>Trusted to lift and transport heavy equipment.</li><li>Provided yard maintenance for customers 
 Supervised building retaining walls</li><li>Delegated tasks and special projects to crew members as needed.</li><li>Landscape grounds, cut trees, prune trees, keep grounds clean, and snow removal)</li><li>cut grass, prune bushes and trees, operate leaf blower, weed eater, maintain grounds.</li></ul>

Landscaper

<ul><li>Performed troubleshooting and repairs on various types of Komatsu and Bomag 
heavy equipment.</li><li>Inspect repair and trouble shoot and also do PMS on 53 foot class 8 reafer trailers.including wiring wheel bearings suspension structural .</li><li>Perform all types of maintenance and repairs to customer vehicles.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Diagnosed, repaired and maintained customer vehicles.</li><li>Disassembled defective electrical equipment, replaced defective or worn parts, and reassembled equipment, using hand tools.</li><li>Diagnose and repair equipment ranging from small engines to heavy equipment</li></ul>

Coach Mechanic

<ul><li>Submitted benefit inquiries via fax to insurance companies for specialty drugs.</li><li>Contract assignment as Reimbursement/Insurance Verification Specialist working with physicians, patients, and insurance companies.</li><li>Obtained and scanned patient s insurance cards and driver s license into the registration system.</li></ul>

Insurance Specialist

<ul><li>Supervised proper operation of seven rental field compressors, plus responsible for contacting vendor(s) when mechanical issues arose.</li><li>Tire repairs, tire changes, and 4 wheel alignments.</li><li>Rebuild Pumps Maintenance Tires Brakes Electrical Diagnosis Rebuilds Brakes A/C Repair</li></ul>

<ul><li>Supervised proper operation of seven rental field compressors, plus responsible for contacting vendor(s) when mechanical issues arose.</li><li>Tire repairs, tire changes, and 4 wheel alignments.</li><li>Worked on heavy equipment, and semi Trucks</li></ul>

<ul><li>cut grass, prune bushes and trees, operate leaf blower, weed eater, maintain grounds.</li><li>Mowed large sized properties 
 Use of a weed wacker 
 Mowing commercial property's 
 Helped run mow crews 
 Planting</li><li>Pruned trees, shrubs and hedges using manual and gas powered hand tools.</li></ul>

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Mechanical equipment is a term referring to the machinery which have been created and gathered for the purpose of fulfilling one or more functions and consisting of, most often, multiple components.

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