Car Servicer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionSALARY$22.716 - $34.947POSITION SUMMARYPerforms general cleaning duties for rail cars, shop areas, offices and other maintenance terminal facilities and equipment.QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, cleans and removes debris from rail car interiors.
• Sweeps, cleans and removes debris from offices, lunchrooms, washrooms, storage and shop areas.
• Washes, scrubs, waxes interior and exterior of rail cars.
• Operates compressed air hose and uses cleaning brushes as necessary.
• Uses tools such as screwdriver, wrench or pliers as necessary.
• Empties trash cans as required.
• Loads and unloads supply trucks and flat cars.
• Assists train crews and car repairers with troubleshooting, cutting out cars and vehicle doors, and in making other operational adjustments as required.
• Prepares related reports and maintains records.
• Enters data into computer terminal.
• Maneuvers 55-gallon drums as necessary.
• Removes debris from rail yards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Monitors and reports any suspicious person, item, etc.
• Guides passengers to secure areas.
• Directs emergency personnel to problem areas.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following jobs:Job TitleCHALLENGESEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Required to properly identify and report any suspicious person, package or item.
  • Required to assist with the safety of passengers during emergency situations.
  • Required to guide emergency personnel to a specified problem.
  • Assists in restoring to normal operations.
  • Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated.
  • Required to pass a physical examination, possess good uncorrected or corrected vision and hearing; must be able to distinguish colors.
  • Must successfully complete equipment troubleshooting training or have previously qualified to perform troubleshooting functions.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Required to move, position self and traverse for extensive periods of time.
    • Must move and position material weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
    • Must have the ability to observe details and exchange accurate information.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
      • Required to have knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment used to clean rail cars, shop and office areas.
      • Must possess knowledge of graffiti removal procedures and techniques.
      • Required to be knowledgeable of shop work area, yard layouts and repair activities, including safety rules and procedures.
      • Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions, bulletins, announcements, etc. and possess the skills and abilities to prepare written materials at a similar level.WORKING CONDITIONS
        • Occasionally exposed to all types of weather.
        • Required to work in pits and on ladders and be exposed to grease and shop noise.
        • Exposed to 600-volt third rail.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
          • Mops, brooms, cleaning brushes.
          • Assorted tools, such as screwdriver, wrenches, etc.
          • ComputerAdditional DetailsEmployees 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 arc@transitchicago.com 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 QUESTIONSINFORMATION 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. CTA Benefitshttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

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