Laborer (Building)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must perform the physical activities associated with this position.

• Must have a valid State of Illinois Drivers License.

• Must pass applicable tests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have strength in standing while cutting grass, digging trenches, spreading asphalt, raking grass, doing fence work, running jack hammer and other equipment, walking while operating snow blower, cutting grass, performing duties, sitting while riding in or driving work van, operating grass cutting machine and lift truck.

• Must be able to lift ladders, cement bags, bags containing grass, leaves, trash, etc. (up to 125 lbs) sledgehammer, carry work supplies, jack hammer, fence parts and posts, wire, ladders, shovels, picks, pushing lawn mowers, snow blower, shovels, brooms, mops, wheel barrow and  pulling air and water hoses.

• Must be able to climb scaffolds, ladders, into work trucks, balancing while working in vicinity of third rail, while assisting carpenters with wood.

• Must be able to stoop while working under el station stairs, garage pits, rail shop pits, and kneel to trim lower edge of hedges.

• Must be able to reach for supplies, trying up high fence, to install CTA bus signs, etc., saline torch, work supplies. And fingering when doing patch work or putting finish on cement job.

• Must be able to talk to communicate work procedures, dangerous situations, while performing team-work, putting up fence, and warning when operating gas mixture approaching train.

• Must be able to see near for moving trains, while cutting and burning with torch, far for moving trains and color for rail track lights, train lights, and traffic signal lights.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be familiar with the various types of hand tools such as a pick, shovel and sledgehammer and know how to use them in a safe, efficient manner.

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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