Electrician Apprentice- Future Needs - Not Actively Hiring in Chicago

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Job Description

Description

Metra is the rail system serving the six-county Chicago area. Metra provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 243 stations across 11 routes, totaling nearly 500 route miles. We remain one of the largest and most complex rail systems in North America, with a service area encompassing more than 3,700 square miles.

Please Note : This posting is intended to proactively build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future Electrician Apprentice opportunities. This specific position is not currently open and will not be filled at this time.

Electrician Apprentices receive comprehensive training to develop the skills necessary for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and components on passenger railcars and locomotives. Training includes both formal classroom instruction and hands-on experience under the guidance of a certified Journeyman Electrician.

This is a union-represented position. Starting pay rates are determined by the entry-level provisions outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Metra is a railroad employer governed by the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA), and not the Social Security Administration.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Please note that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is committed to linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

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Requirements

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• Candidates must be at least 18 years of .

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Drug & Alcohol Policy

Please note : Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees from using or possessing marijuana (including marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies-including synthetic and / or non-synthetic substances such as THC-for any reason during pre-employment screening, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra vehicles and equipment.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please contact [email protected] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to , , , , , , , , or any protected category, provided the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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