Electrician Mechanical

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• The selected candidate will be a Journeyman Electrician or possess 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.

Qualifications

• Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Skills

• Must be able to read schematic drawings.

Benefits

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.

Pay

Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Schedule

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.

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.

Legal Compliance

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.

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.