A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair and maintenance of railroad cars in freight yard, and workers engaged in inspecting incoming and outbound freight cars for malfunctions. Respnsibilities include:

• Inspects railroad cars and reviews worksheet to determine type and priority of repairs to be performed on cars, such as replacing handholds, couplers, or wheels.
• Marks side of car, using chalk, to inform workers of work to be performed, such as type of repair, servicing, or inspection.
• Requests parts from stockroom needed by workers to repair cars.
• Assigns workers to repair cars in shop, to perform minor repairs in yard, such as bent grab irons, and to inspect incoming and outbound trains for defects, such as worn brake pads and broken doors.
• Examines work in progress and completed work to correct faulty work procedures and to ensure that repairs meet specified standards.
• Patrols work area to observe work methods and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Instructs workers in safe use of equipment in shop and yard.
• Prepares forms that detail work performed, such as car number, number of staff hours spent on work, and type of maintenance or repairs performed.
• Performs other duties as described under supervisor master title.