Coach Cleaner

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra is seeking a maintenance worker in Chicago to clean and maintain passenger cars and equipment. This union position requires physical tasks such as climbing, bending, pushing, and lifting up to 30 lbs to mop floors and operate cleaning tools.

The Mechanical Department oversees rolling stock, ensures FRA inspections, and supports on-time performance. Starting pay varies by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and requires compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in manual-type labor that includes climbing, reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs of water to mop floors.
• Experience using shop and highway vehicles, brooms, mops, and hoses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining passenger cars and equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Physical strength

Climbing/bending/pushing/pulling

Tools

Shop vehicles

Brooms and mops

Hoses

Job description

Description

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Illinois (Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Elburn and Waukegan) and Wisconsin (Kenosha). The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service.

The Mechanical Department is in charge of all rolling stock, which includes 150 locomotives, 845 coach cars, 186 highliners, and 530+ fleet vehicles. The Mechanical Department ensures that rolling stock operates safely, effectively, and efficiently throughout the Metra System. Mechanical Department performs all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspection, including daily, quarterly, semiannual, annual, Tri‑annual, quad, etc., and provides daily cleaning services of all rolling stock. In addition, the Department purchases new equipment, rehabilitates, perform modification, maintenance, and wreck repairs, to all rolling stock to help improve state of good repair and on‑time performance.

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining passenger cars and equipment.

This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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.

Requirements

• Must have experience in manual-type labor that includes functions such as climbing, reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs of water to mop floors.
• Experience using shop and highway vehicles, brooms, mops, and hoses.

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 marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non‑synthetic 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 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 [e-mail].

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.

Salary Range

$31.84 - $34.24