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Job 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.
Mechanical coordinates and oversees the repair inspection cleaning rebuilding replacing and maintenance of 1180 pieces of rolling stock used in commuter service. The departments goal is to provide safe clean and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to the standards of the Federal Railroad Administration Association of American Railroads American Public Transit Association and the original equipment manufacturers.
The Carman works as a team to rebuild repair and maintain commuter cars and locomotives. The primary duties include inspect cars to identify problems remove defective parts and repair or replace as required in accordance with federal and department safety and quality and rebuild mechanical equipment and parts. Repair and paint the body and framing of cars and locomotives. Remove overhaul and repair or replace air brakes and test for proper operation. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions
under prevailing conditions of heat cold rain and snow. Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Must be a Journeyman Railroad Carman or possess a minimum of three years of experience performing Railroad Carman work.
- Knowledge of the repair processes and tools of the job.
- Knowledge of shop safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ability to operate heavy metal welding and fabricating machinery.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to read and understand repair manuals.
- 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 available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
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.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of (or paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic 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.
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.
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 preemployment testing or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to
Employment Type
Full Time
