Bus Equipment Technician I

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of verifiable work experience in bus or rail car repair, modification, and/or construction, or applicable military experience, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.  Possession of a certificate/diploma in diesel engine vehicle repair from an accredited trade/vocational school or college will count as verifiable experience.

• Must have or be able to obtain a State of Illinois CDL driver’s license.

• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration for safety sensitive positions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, 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

• General knowledge of the construction and operating characteristics of buses and related equipment.

• General knowledge of the construction and operating characteristics of vehicles and related equipment.

• General knowledge of the applications, maintenance, life expectancy and other qualities of the equipment used in the section.

• General knowledge in the preparation of detailed equipment engineering drawings, graphs and charts and correctly interpret detailed equipment and component part engineering specifications.

• General knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical principles.

• Intermediate mathematical and statistical skills.

• Intermediate computer skills using typical office PC software, including CTA vehicle Maintenance System (MMIS) and Oracle.

• Ability to work in bus shops and garages, and manufacturing and assembly plants.

• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and understand detailed technical specifications.

• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensible manner and maintain detailed logs and other documentation.

• Ability to maintain amiable working relations by possessing a suitable temperament, communication skills, and positive disposition.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.

• Work performed in bus shops and garages.

• Travels to and resides near manufacturing plants for prolonged periods of time.

• Exposed to conditions that are common to bus shops and garages and heavy industrial facilities.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.

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

Please note, 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 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.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

• UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
• QUALIFICATIONS
• JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

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