B&B Carpenter/Helper

Join Metra's Building and Bridges (B&B) Carpenter/Helper team and play a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our trains running safely and efficiently. From constructing and repairing station platforms, fences, and retaining walls to maintaining culverts, sewers, water lines, and highway grade crossings, your work will directly impact the daily operations of one of the nation's busiest commuter rail systems.

This hands-on role requires working in all weather conditions-rain, snow, heat, or cold-so if you thrive in an active, outdoor environment and enjoy working with your hands, this opportunity is for you!

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Per the CBA, this position starts at 80%

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.

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

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

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

Preferences:

1. Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
2. Carpentry experience

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.

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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.