Communication Maintainer

Job Summary

The Communications Maintainer will install, inspect, and test all Metra’s indoor and outdoor communication systems at various locations. Perform all maintenance and repair of all telecommunication equipment, including VHF/UHF radios and radio dispatching systems, public address and video surveillance systems, automatic revenue collection equipment, alarm monitors, GPS networks, fiber optic systems, and communication computer networks. Conduct component and circuit board level repair as well as macroscopic troubleshooting of major systems.

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This position is issued a cellular phone and is subject to on-call status, including nights, weekends, and holidays per the union contract.

This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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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. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Rail Transportation