Who is a rail vehicle mechanic and what do they do? A rail vehicle mechanic or carman/woman inspects, maintains and repairs structural and mechanical components of railway freight and passenger rail vehicles or similar. May also be known as a rail vehicle inspector.
What are the activities of the rail vehicle mechanic job? Repairs carriages, tramcars and metro cars, replaces defective parts and accessories. S/he carries out regular inspections of the rolling stock.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In railway stations and depots. There will be noise, dust and dirt.
What tools/equipment do they use? Hand craft tools and measurement technology.
What do you need to succeed? You need vocational training, practical skills and technical aptitude.