B Electrician (Bus Maintenance)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required to have completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship.

• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years verifiable experience in the testing of electrical devices and wiring in buildings and building systems.

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Class “A” Driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.

• Must lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds and work from ladders.

• Must be able to distinguish colors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must competently read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.

• Required to possess the skills necessary to perform basic arithmetical operations, including fractions, decimals and percentages.

• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of building, wiring and electrical circuit installation techniques for lighting, motors and controls.

• Must be competent in the use of electrical testing equipment, e.q. gauges, voltmeters, meters and volt meters.

• Required to be knowledgeable of applicable safety rules and regulations.

• Must be proficient in the use of programmer logic controllers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposed to dirt and loud noises.

• Works close to electrically energized equipment including third rail along rapid transit right-of-way in existing weather conditions.

• Travels to and works at various locations throughout the system as assigned.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Lift equipment, snorkels, boom lifts, power tools, rotary hammers, drills, saws, etc.

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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