CTA

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CarRepairer'A'

$36–45k Jan 3, 2026 FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Car Repairer 'A' at CTA. Skills: Rail vehicle repair, Electro-mechanical systems, Component maintenance. Inspect rail vehicles. Repair rail vehicles”

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Determine cause of malfunction

Eligibility Requirements

Pass drug and alcohol testing, Adhere to Rail Excel Program, Perform physical activities, Strength for standing, Lifting up to 100 lbs, Climb pit stairs, Climb ladders, Balance on third rail, Stoop under trains, Kneel on cars, Crouch under train parts, Crawl under train parts, Reach for parts, Handle parts, Finger components, Feel components, Work outside, Work inside, Extreme cold exposure, Extreme heat exposure, Wet conditions exposure, Humid conditions exposure, Noise exposure, Vibration exposure, Mechanical hazards exposure, Electrical hazards exposure, Burn hazard exposure, Chemical hazard exposure, Heights exposure, Atmospheric conditions exposure, Fumes exposure, Odors exposure, Mist exposure, Gases exposure, Color vision required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years electro-mechanical work experience, Related work experience and accredited technical training, Applicable military experience, Maintenance of electronic components, Maintenance of electro-mechanical components, Maintenance of hydraulic components, Maintenance of pneumatic components, Pass physical examination

What You'll Do.

Inspect rail vehicles

Maintain rail vehicles

Repair parking components

Repair emergency components

Repair inverter components

Repair converter components

Repair motor generator components

Repair electrical systems

Repair acceleration control system

Repair braking control system

Repair auxiliary system

Repair ventilation heating

Repair air conditioning

Test rail vehicle components

Determine cause of malfunction

Perform duties of Car Servicer

Prepare written reports

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

Full Job Description

SALARY $36.007 - $45.009 POSITION SUMMARY Inspects, maintains, and repairs rail vehicles. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES •         Inspects and repairs various components of rail vehicles, such as parking and emergency brakes; inverter, converter, and motor generator, electrical systems, acceleration, and braking control system, auxiliary system, ventilation heating, and air conditioning. •         Tests and determines cause of malfunction of rail vehicle components, using knowledge, instruments, and gauges. •         Removes and replaces various components of rail vehicles. •         Adjusts and repairs various components of rail vehicles. •         Occasionally performs the duties of Car Servicer. •         Prepares written reports as necessary. •         Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the following jobs: Job Title • CHALLENGES •         EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS •         Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration. •         Must sign and adhere to requirements of Rail Excel Program as specified in the New Car Repairer Understanding. •         Must perform the physical activities associated with this position and pass a physical examination. •         Required to possess two (2) years of verifiable experience in electro-mechanical work, or a combination of related work experience and accredited technical training such as high school, trade school or college courses, or applicable military experience. •         Must include the maintenance of electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS •         Must have strength for standing when inspecting and performing repair work, greasing cars, walking through the yards, retrieving parts from storeroom performing safety checks, sitting to perform certain repair work, lifting for brake assembly, calipers, and other parts weighing up to 100 lbs, c

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