Relief Clerk

South Shore Line•Michigan City, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level union represented position that provides on-call clerical support to the administration, finance and accounting (including purchasing), transportation, mechanical, and engineering departments. The work includes paper to electronic file conversion, storehouse tasks, passenger communication services, and other clerical or administrative duties as may be assigned. Schedule: This is a relief job. The days assigned are on-call and irregular. While NICTD attempts to schedule assignments as far in advance as possible, applicants must be able to work on extremely short notice. Some work is required on weekends and holidays. There could be periods of time when no work is assigned as well as periods of time when work is required on seven (7) or more consecutive days. In the rare event that a clerk is assigned to work in locations other than Michigan City, they may drive at their own expense (parking provided) or ride the train at no cost on a supplied pass. Commutation time is not reimbursed. If free travel on NICTD trains to/from assignments is not practicable, the candidate must have a reliable automobile for commuting to/from work assignments. Work assignment start times can occur at any time during the day or night, as our service runs 24/7. The normal shift is eight (8) hours, but applicants must be available to work a sixteen (16) hour shift if necessary. Mandatory overtime is possible in certain situations.

Requirements

High school degree. Certificates, associate, or bachelor’s degrees are preferred but not required.
Microsoft Excel and Word experience required.
Must be able to type a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute in a standardized keyboarding examination administered by the District.
Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
Reliable transportation to/from work assignments within Illinois and Indiana.
Ability to work varied days, hours, and shifts on short notice.
Available for unplanned overtime and emergency call outs.
Good interpersonal skills when interacting with supervisors, fellow employees, and passengers.
Flexible about unexpected changes in work assignments or priorities.
Pass a post-offer physical examination, including drug and alcohol tests.
Must be able to fulfill the position’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Hired applicants are also subject to on-duty drug and alcohol testing per NICTD policy.
As this work involves entrustment with public funds and operation of company vehicles, all offers are subject to satisfactory post-offer driving, credit, and criminal record evaluations.