Signalman

Responsible for the construction, repair, installation, inspection testing and maintenance of interlocking, wayside, and grade crossing warning railroad signal systems. Ensure compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Promote safe work practices as well as maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other duties and /or responsibilities as assigned.

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

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

1. Applicants must be experienced, qualified Signalman or Maintainers having completed and successfully passed an Assistant Signal training course.
2. In addition to #1, must have one year of experience as a signalman or maintainer.
3. Able to distinguish colors (red, blue, green and yellow). Able to work different shifts, holiday and weekends and travel to different work locations within Metra's six county region.

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

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.