at Metra in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
6/17/2024
Posting End Date:
7/1/2024
Location:
15-Maintenance of Way
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Skilled Craft Workers
FLSA Status:
NonExempt
Salary Mid Point:
$32.10
Salary Range:
$28.54
-
$35.67
Description
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
Engineering is responsible for building and maintaining the majority of Metra's fixed assets, including buildings, stations, bridges, track, electrical, telecommunications and signal systems. The Engineering Department also monitors the condition of and assists in building and maintaining the fixed assets on the freight lines where Metra trains operate. The Engineering Department is divided into two major groups: Capital Projects and Communications and Maintenance. The department is staffed by more than 700 employees.
The Building and Bridges (B&B) Mechanic Assistant ensures proper construction and maintenance of culverts, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water lines, fences and retaining walls, buildings, station platforms, highway grade crossings and general masonry and carpentry to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of trains. Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Requirements
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Construction/Maintenance experience required.
Must be able to lift, carry and move equipment and materials weighing up to 60-70 pounds.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region.
Preferences:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Carpentry experience
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
