Maintenance Electrician- Color Communication

 Maintenance Electrician $27-$30 p/hr, commensurate with experience

 Brief Description of Duties, other duties as assigned The primary responsibility is to troubleshoot equipment as issues arise. Working with electrical equipment, wiring, relays, encoders and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code. Identify hazards or wiring issues. Repair electrical systems, circuit breakers and other components. 

 Qualifications 2-5 years of experience in electrical maintenance or related work. Familiarity with National Electrical code. Strong Communication Skills

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Flagger- CTA

Under direct supervision, coordinates the movement of trains through slow zones in construction or maintenance sites in order to protect workers, equipment, and structures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Checks to see that Slow Zones are set up properly.

Mounts the portable track trip according to SOP and prevailing conditions.

Stands at track level next to portable track trip in full view of approaching trains.

Sounds air horn to warn workers when a train approaches within 600 feet of the Slow Zone sign. 

Holds red flag across the track or a red signal lantern if it is dark or in the subway to signal train operator.

Visually checks the track to verify track is cleared after foreman of work crew signals that workers and equipment have been removed.

When work area is cleared, removes track trip staff and shows it to the operator.  Removes red flag or red lantern from operator’s view and signals to proceed.

Takes emergency action if a train does not appear to be stopping.  Uses air horn or a whistle to warn crew and leaves portable trip in the tripping position.

Notifies Control Center regarding portable track trip malfunctions, violations of speed restrictions, and any failure to obey signals.

Maintains awareness of location on track at all times in case it becomes necessary to notify the Control Center to turn the power off.

Returns Slow Zone area to normal conditions if and when Slow Zone is terminated.

Returns all equipment as directed.

Works as required by capital and maintenance projects.

Performs other duties related to capital and maintenance projects as required, including but not limited to completing documents such as time slips.

Operates electronic wayside warning devices as required.

Removes snow and ice from track, switches, walkways, and other locations as required.

Responsible for performing Information Specialist work.

Performs platform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the employees training and qualifications (i.e. public announcements, ensuring train in proper position, walk through of trains, etc.)

Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Rapid Transit Operator upon completion of Rapid Transit Operator training.

Performs related duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

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CHALLENGES

 

 

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Required to submit a two (2) page “Court Purposes Driving Abstract” (Motor Vehicle Record) within last thirty (30) days.
• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
• Must qualify as a Rapid Transit Operator within twelve (12) months from date of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet and maintain physical requirements in order to safely perform all job duties and tasks.
• Must have the strength to stand for extended periods of time.
• Requires visual acumen and the abilityto see in and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions, announcements, alarms and horns.
• Required to remain attentive and alert at all times during work shift.
• Must be able to walk elevated deck track and foot walk at heights up to 60feet above ground.
• Must be able to climb stairs and approved ladders and maintain balance.
• Must be able to carry equipment and tools weighing up to 40lbs over distances ranging up to 100 feet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, procedures, and conditions associated with working at track level.
• Working knowledge of appropriate flagging signals.
• Working knowledge of the proper set-up and operation of Slow Zones.
• Working knowledge of Rail Operations.
• Working knowledge of two-way radio codes and their use in transmitting transit information.
• Good oral communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposed to outside weather conditions including: extreme hot and cold, humidity and dampness, and noise and vibrations.
• Exposed to various mechanical, electrical, and atmospheric hazards.
• Subject to work near energized rail (600 volts DC) and moving trains.
• Must maintain Rapid Transit Operator qualifications and certification.
• Works on open deck elevated structures (up to 60 feet high), ground level track structures, and in cool, damp subways.

 

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• CTA cellular telephone, two-way radio, portable track trip, lantern, flag, electronic wayside warning device.

 

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Maintenance Technician/Seasonal- Jellystone Park, MIllbrook, IL

 Seeking an experienced maintenance technician with skills with Electric and water.  

Our camp sites have pedestals that provide water and electric to the RV/camper on the site and at times they do not function properly.  

Ability to use other power equipment and some vehicle maintenance experience is preferred.  This position pays $11.00-15 per hour.

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