Rail Equipment Tech III

Under the direction of Equipment Engineers, performs a range of senior level technician assignments. Prepares specifications and interprets them during the design and construction phases of new equipment or during overhaul/rehabilitation and monitors and inspects rail cars to insure adherence to specifications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visits various manufacturers’ plants for prolonged periods of time and inspects rail cars, equipment and component parts to determine if they are satisfactory and in compliance with specifications. Duties include:
  • Inspects various vehicle assembly and testing processes
  • Performs quality audits
  • Performs final inspection of vehicles before the vehicles are sent to CTA
  • Communicates with the vendor, CTA’s Site Manager and CTA Equipment Engineers as necessary to resolve any pertinent issues that arise at the manufacturing facility
  • Performs senior level technician trouble shooting and repairs
• Assists in the development and preparation of specifications for passenger vehicles and major subsystem equipment.
• Assists vehicle maintenance and training personnel at Authority field locations when new vehicle or equipment is received.
• May perform campaign modifications to rail subsystems.
• Maintains a familiarity with all rail car equipment utilized by the Authority, as well as the current technology relative to vehicle equipment, machinery and tools used in the Equipment Engineering Section to ensure that proper maintenance is performed by employees on all equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

• None

CHALLENGES

• Being away from home for extended periods of time.

• Keeping an even temper when confronted by persons who disagree with you or your actions on the job.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable work experience in bus or rail car repair, modification, and construction. Possession of a certificate/diploma in diesel engine vehicle repair or a related field from an accredited trade/vocational school or college will count as verifiable experience.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires standing for extended periods of time, sitting, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.

• Required to physically work on top of, underneath, or inside equipment while inspecting and conducting tests.

• Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring process. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers for full notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Detailed knowledge of the construction and operating characteristics of buses or rail cars and related equipment.

• Detailed knowledge of test procedures and processes for units and components as related to proper manufacture and adherence to specifications.

• Working knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal rules and regulations pertaining to equipment engineered and utilized by the Authority.

• Working knowledge of the application, maintenance, life expectancy and other qualities of the equipment used in the section.

• Working knowledge of typical office PC software, including CTA vehicle specific programs (MMIS and Oracle).

• Working knowledge of the preparation of detailed equipment engineering drawings, graphs and charts and correctly interpret detailed equipment and component part engineering specifications.

• Working knowledge of engineering principles.

• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and understand detailed specifications.

• Ability to compute mathematical and statistical calculations.

• Ability to maintain amiable relations with manufacturing representatives and various levels of company personnel.

• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner and be able to maintain detailed logs and documentation.

• Ability to prepare detailed equipment engineering drawings, graphs, charts and documents is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.

• Work performed in bus shops and garages, rail shops and terminals and manufacturing assembly plants.

• Travels to and resides near manufacturing plants for prolonged periods of time.

• Exposed to conditions that are common to bus shops and garages or rail shops and terminals and heavy industrial manufacturing facilities.

• Exposed to conditions that are common on rail tracks including elevated lines and 600 volt power.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.

• Hand tools, laptop computers, various electronic test equipment.

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