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Metra Commuter Rail · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
OTHR$89k–$134k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections with real specific content. The posting includes Salary Range, description, responsibilities, requirements, preferences, etc. No explicit Benefits section (though there is a link to benefits but not described). So we should not create Benefits unless actual content. Pay: we have salary range, so we can include Pay section with that info. Schedule: we have on-call 24/7 requirement, so we can include Schedule section. Responsibilities: many bullet points. Requirements: list. Qualifications: maybe same as requirements? The posting includes Requirements list; we could treat that as Requirements. Qualifications maybe not separate; but we could combine. However we need to follow instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include only those with real content. Likely we have About the role (description), Responsibilities, Requirements, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Skills (some skills listed). Could also include Qualifications (maybe same as Requirements). But we should not duplicate. Let's extract: About the role: description paragraph about Metra, engineering department, etc. Responsibilities: list of duties: supervise construction/maintenance, perform inspections using Sperry car etc, prioritize track repair, prepare schedules, prepare cost estimates, submit reports, review labor issues, promote safe work practices, responsible for safety objectives, work under inside/outside conditions, perform other related duties. Requirements: list: high school diploma or GED, six years track maintenance and instruction experience, three years direct supervisory experience, valid driver's license, considerable knowledge of FRA track and maintenance of way standards, considerable knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards, considerable knowledge of materials, equipment, cost involved in track maintenance work, good supervisory skills, good verbal/written communication, good organizational skills, ability to prepare management reports, ability to conduct track inspections, ability to train staff, ability to stand/walk/sit extended periods, hearing/visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, willing to travel within 6-county region, must be available on-call 24/7 365 days. Preferences: one year welding experience preferred, etc. Also notes about background check, marijuana policy, accommodations, EEO. Those are boilerplate; we should remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should strip out the EEO statement, accommodations, background check, marijuana policy, etc. Also remove "Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration." That's maybe not boilerplate but could be considered legal; but it's a statement about employer. Might be considered legal boilerplate; but it's specific to Metra. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. That line is legal but not EEO; maybe keep? It's about Railroad Retirement Tax Act. Might be considered legal but not EEO. Safer to keep? It's not duplicated. I'd keep it as part of description maybe. But we need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the preferences (welding experience) as part of Requirements or maybe a separate Preferences section? Not listed as a heading option; we could include under Requirements or Skills. Since we have Skills heading, we could put welding experience under Skills. But we also have many skill items already. Could add a bullet under Skills: "One (1) year of welding experience is preferred." We also have "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." That's eligibility restriction; could be considered part of Requirements? Might be considered boilerplate? It's specific to internal policy; maybe keep as a note under Requirements. We also have "Some positions require an Enhanced Background Check due to the nature of the role. This may include additional criminal history, employment and education verification, credential validation, and other legally permissible checks. All screenings are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and require candidate authorization." That's legal/boilerplate; should remove. We also have marijuana policy: remove. Accommodations statement: remove. EEO statement: remove. Thus final HTML: sections:

About the role

... description paragraph(s) ...

Responsibilities

  • ... each duty ...

Requirements

  • ... each requirement ...

Skills

  • ... maybe list of skills like good supervisory skills, good verbal/written communication, good organizational skills, ability to prepare management reports, ability to conduct track inspections, ability to train staff, ability to stand/walk/sit extended periods, hearing/visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region, must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays. One (1) year of welding experience is preferred.
But many of those are already in Requirements; we might double count. Better to keep Requirements as the list of qualifications (education, experience, license, knowledge). Skills as the abilities (supervisory, communication, organizational, preparing reports, conducting inspections, training, physical abilities, travel, on-call). Preferences as welding experience. Pay:

Pay

Salary Range $89,287.00 - $133,931.00. The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Schedule:

Schedule

Must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays.

We also have "Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow." That's a working condition; could be part of Responsibilities or maybe a separate section? Not in headings list; could be under Responsibilities as a bullet. We also have "Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization" - include in Responsibilities. Now we need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not needed. We must output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences. Let's craft. We need to preserve all substantive information: include description about Metra, engineering department, etc. Let's extract that paragraph: "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 service. Metra's Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design, construction, operation, and management of our network of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, economical, and dependable transit experience." Also earlier: "Description The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. Click here to learn more about our benefits!" We removed click here. Also earlier: "Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected." That's substantive about veterans outreach; we should keep. It's not boilerplate; it's about veterans preference. So include in About the role or maybe a separate section? Could be part of About the role. Also "Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration." Keep. Now compile About the role paragraph(s): We can combine:

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 service. Metra's Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design, construction, operation, and management of our network of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, economical, and dependable transit experience. Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Now Responsibilities bullets: - Supervise the construction and maintenance of track and railroad right-of-way projects ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Track Safety Standards, Metra quality standards, and project requirements. - Perform track and railroad right-of-way inspections using the Sperry car, geometry car, and rail grinder to assess rail defects. - Prioritize track repair needs, prepare maintenance and construction schedules, and schedule maintenance gangs, machine operators, and welders to perform rail work. - Prepare project cost estimates and bills of material for assigned projects. - Prepare and submit monthly and annual track inspection reports to the FRA and Metra management. - Review and resolve labor issues including: seniority, overtime allocation, and work rules. - Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. - Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. - 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. Now Requirements bullets (education, experience, license, knowledge): - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - Six (6) years of track maintenance and instruction experience. - Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience that may include day-to-day management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, and discipline. - Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. - Considerable knowledge of FRA track and maintenance of way standards and policies. - Considerable knowledge of (FRA) Track Safety Standards. - Considerable knowledge of the materials, equipment, and cost involved in track maintenance work. Now Skills bullets (abilities, supervisory, communication, organizational, reporting, inspections, training, physical, travel, on-call, welding preference): - Good supervisory skills. - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Good organizational skills. - Ability to prepare management reports. - Ability to conduct track inspections. - Ability to train staff on work processes and procedures. - Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time. - Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision. - Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. - Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region. - Must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays. - One (1) year of welding experience is preferred. But note on-call appears also in Schedule section; we might move on-call to Schedule and not duplicate. However the requirement list includes on-call; we could keep it

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