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Metra Commuter Rail

Electrician DC Apprentice

Metra Commuter Rail, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Description 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 links communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service.

Metra’s Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design, construction, operation, and management of our network of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, economical, and dependable transit experience.

Responsibilities

Assist electricians with construction, testing, inspection, installation, maintenance, removal, and operation of the 1500‑volt DC overhead catenary system and underground electrical feeders in manholes.

Participate in a three‑year apprentice training program that includes classroom instruction and on‑the‑job training with an experienced Journeyman Electrician.

Qualifications

Eligible 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.

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

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Employment Details

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Rail Transportation

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Job location: Northbrook, IL. Salary: $40,000 - $85,000. Posted 3 weeks ago.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

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