Coach Cleaner

Ocean State Job Lot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker to clean and maintain passenger cars and equipment within the Mechanical Department. The role supports rolling stock operations and ensures safe, efficient service for commuters in the Chicago area.

As a union position, starting pay is aligned with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with opportunities for reliable performance, attendance, and adherence to safety rules in a large rail system.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in manual-type labor including climbing, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs while mopping floors.
• Experience using shop and highway vehicles, brooms, mops and hoses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining passenger cars and equipment.

Skills

Manual labor

Lifting 30 lbs

Push/Pull tasks

Tools

Shop vehicles

Brooms and mops

Hoses

Job description

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 transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

Please Note: Applying to this posting more than once may cause your application to be removed from consideration.

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 stack 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.

• 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 andemployees’ 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.

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 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.

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