Electrician Apprentice- Future Needs Not Actively Hiring
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Metra is the rail system serving the six-county Chicago area. Metra provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 243 stations across 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles. We remain one of the largest and most complex rail systems in North America with a service area encompassing more than 3700 square miles.
Please Note: This posting is intended to proactively build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future Electrician Apprentice opportunities. This specific position is not currently open and will not be filled at this time.
Electrician Apprentices receive comprehensive training to develop the skills necessary for inspecting repairing and maintaining electrical systems and components on passenger railcars and locomotives. Training includes both formal classroom instruction and hands-on experience under the guidance of a certified Journeyman Electrician.
This is a union-represented position. Starting pay rates are determined by the entry-level provisions outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Metra is a railroad employer governed by the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA) and not the Social Security Administration.
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. Please note that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.
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 committed to linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
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Minimum Requirements
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must complete the minimum qualifications online questionnaire within the application posting period.
- Must be able to bend stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work different shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Military experience trade school or college coursework.
Additional Considerations
- Metra employees currently under active review per the discipline policy or with documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered or selected for this position.
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants and employees from using or possessing marijuana (including marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodiesincluding synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THCfor any reason during pre-employment screening while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra vehicles and equipment.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. 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 contact .
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 category provided the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Generator Repair
- NEC
- Schematics
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
About Company
About Metra Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing tr ... View more
