Manager, Maintenance - Rail

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field, plus four (4) years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to position, or equivalent military experience.

• Management experience preferred.

• Transit operations experience preferred.

• Experience in interviewing employees regarding accidents, complaints, grievances and/or disciplinary actions preferred.

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk on the right-of-way (Structure, Ballast, and Subway) for extended distances in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to traverse steps, ladders, and pits, lift a minimum of fifty pounds and function in areas where hazardous conditions may be present.

• Must be able to work various shifts and hours, sometimes without relief.

• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the scope and types of repairs, inspection, and maintenance performed at the terminal level required.

• Detailed knowledge of the correct tools and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of rail vehicle cars.

• Working knowledge of environmental safety, chemicals, and waste.

• Working knowledge of various trade contracts and unions.

• General knowledge of electrical and electronic theory.

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Intermediate computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and database software.

• Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a large staff and operate in a fast-paced and unstructured environment.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with departments, employees, and Managers at all levels of the internal organization, as well as vendors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.

• Required to travel to various CTA, vendor, and transit property locations.

• Subject to normal garage/shop hazards such as noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, etc. when visiting field locations.

• Subject to weather conditions when evaluating the provision of service.

• Subject to work near energized rail (600 volts DC) and moving trains

• May be required to work various extended or irregular hours (including afternoons, nights, or weekend shifts) in order to respond to CTA related issues or emergencies.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.

• Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel), car.

• Various shop tools and material.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

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.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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