Other mechanics work on cars that have broken down in a subway station, a tunnel, or on an elevated track. Others may perform inspections at car manufacturing plants. Subway Car Mechanics is a specialty of Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanics. For information about related occupations, see the occupation statement Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanics. Subway Car Mechanics is in the Mechanical Repair and Precision Crafts Career Cluster.
Wages vary according to training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies by the workers education, experience, and employer. Full-time subway car mechanics may receive benefits. Common benefits include health insurance, sick leave, and paid vacation. There were 830 people employed as subway car mechanics in Indiana in 1990.