Assembler Helper

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses hand and power operated tools to dismantle rail car trucks.
• Assists in the removal of units and parts such as drawbars, wheels, traction motors, axle units, brake units, hydraulic pressure control units and other similar units.
• Removes accumulated grease, dirt and grime from units and parts using potent cleaning solvents and applies protective materials to components.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of the various truck components; the techniques and procedures involved in the dismantling and inspecting of these components visually and with simple go/no-go gauges; and the tools, instruments and equipment used in the performance of assigned maintenance functions. 
• Assists in the loading and unloading of rail trucks from delivery vehicles.
• Becomes familiar with the operation and maintenance of all new equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
• Must be competent in the use of hand and power operated tools.
• Required to supply certain basic hand tools per approved tool list.
• Required to pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities of this position.
• Must possess the communication skills necessary to understand written and verbal instructions relating to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel and climb up to 100% of job cycle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works with caustic cleaning solvents.
• Exposed to shop noise, grease, dust, etc.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

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

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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