Rail Equipment Tech III

Chicago Transit Authority; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a senior-level technician to inspect rail cars and assist in design, overhaul, and rehabilitation projects. The role involves on-site inspections at manufacturers, quality audits, and collaboration with vendors and CTA Engineers to ensure compliance with specifications.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in bus/rail repair, and a valid Illinois driver's license, with drug testing as required by federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Min 3 years verifiable bus/rail car repair experience.
• IL driver's license required and drug testing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rail cars and components for specification adherence.
• Visit manufacturers' plants for long periods and audit processes.
• Perform senior technician troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist in drafting vehicle specifications.
• Support field personnel with new vehicle reception.

Skills

Rail car knowledge

Engineering drawings

Test procedures

Electrical drawings

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years rail/bus repair experience

Valid IL driver's license

Tools

MMIS

Oracle

Job description

Salary

$32.50 - $51.08

Position Summary

Under the direction of Equipment Engineers, performs a range of senior level technician assignments. Prepares specifications and interprets them during the design and construction phases of new equipment or during overhaul/rehabilitation and monitors and inspects rail cars to insure adherence to specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Visits various manufacturers' plants for prolonged periods of time and inspects rail cars, equipment and component parts to determine if they are satisfactory and in compliance with specifications. Duties include:
• Inspects various vehicle assembly and testing processes
• Performs quality audits
• Performs final inspection of vehicles before the vehicles are sent to CTA
• Communicates with the vendor, CTA's Site Manager and CTA Equipment Engineers as necessary to resolve any pertinent issues that arise at the manufacturing facility
• Performs senior level technician troubleshooting and repairs
• Assists in the development and preparation of specifications for passenger vehicles and major subsystem equipment.
• Assists vehicle maintenance and training personnel at Authority field locations when new vehicle or equipment is received.
• May perform campaign modifications to rail subsystems.
• Maintains a familiarity with all rail car equipment utilized by the Authority, as well as the current technology relative to vehicle equipment, machinery and tools used in the Equipment Engineering Section to ensure that proper maintenance is performed by employees on all equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

• None

Challenges

• Being away from home for extended periods of time.
• Keeping an even temper when confronted by persons who disagree with you or your actions on the job.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable work experience in bus or rail car repair, modification, and construction. Possession of a certificate/diploma in diesel engine vehicle repair or a related field from an accredited trade/vocational school or college will count as verifiable experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid State of Illinois driver's license.
• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing for extended periods of time, sitting, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
• Required to physically work on top of, underneath, or inside equipment while inspecting and conducting tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of the construction and operating characteristics of buses or rail cars and related equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of test procedures and processes for units and components as related to proper manufacture and adherence to specifications.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal rules and regulations pertaining to equipment engineered and utilized by the Authority.
• Working knowledge of the application, maintenance, life expectancy and other qualities of the equipment used in the section.
• Working knowledge of typical office PC software, including CTA vehicle specific programs (MMIS and Oracle).
• Working knowledge of the preparation of detailed equipment engineering drawings, graphs and charts and correctly interpret detailed equipment and component part engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and understand detailed specifications.
• Ability to compute mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Ability to maintain amiable relations with manufacturing representatives and various levels of company personnel.
• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner and be able to maintain detailed logs and documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed equipment engineering drawings, graphs, charts and documents is preferred.

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Work performed in bus shops and garages, rail shops and terminals and manufacturing assembly plants.
• Travels to and resides near manufacturing plants for prolonged periods of time.
• Exposed to conditions that are common to bus shops and garages or rail shops and terminals and heavy industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Exposed to conditions that are common on rail tracks including elevated lines and 600 volt power.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials Utilized

• Standard office equipment.
• Hand tools, laptop computers, various electronic test equipment.

Additional Details

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve.

CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

CTA Benefits

https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

Primary Location

USA-Illinois-Skokie

Job

Rail Maintenance

Position Type

Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Department

Rail Maintenance