B&B Mechanic Assistant (Carpenter)

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.

Engineering is responsible for building and maintaining the majority of Metra’s fixed assets, including buildings, stations, bridges, track, electrical, telecommunications and signal systems.

The Engineering Department also monitors the condition of and assists in building and maintaining the fixed assets on the freight lines where Metra trains operate.

The Engineering Department is divided into two major groups: Capital Projects and Communications and Maintenance.

The department is staffed by more than 700 employees.

The Building and Bridges (B&B) Mechanic Assistant ensures proper construction and maintenance of culverts, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water lines, fences and retaining walls, buildings, station platforms, highway grade crossings and general masonry and carpentry to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of trains. Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This is a Union position.

Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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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.

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Construction/Maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move equipment and materials weighing up to 60-70 pounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region.