Electrician Mechanical

Metra•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains electrical equipment on diesel/electric locomotives, self-propelled coaches and passenger railcars including propulsion systems, electronic controls, lighting, generators, battery charging systems, CAB signal systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and industrial wiring. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Promotes safe work practices as well as maintains and fosters a safe work environment. Performs all other duties as assigned. This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician or a minimum of four years of experience working on similar equipment.
Must be able to read schematic drawings.
Must be available to work all shifts and work at various locations in the six county metropolitan area.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
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 preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

Maintains electrical equipment on diesel/electric locomotives, self-propelled coaches and passenger railcars including propulsion systems, electronic controls, lighting, generators, battery charging systems, CAB signal systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and industrial wiring.
Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Promotes safe work practices as well as maintains and fosters a safe work environment.
Performs all other duties as assigned.