Line Worker Helper

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Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Lineman in installing, inspecting, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Installs, inspects, and maintains third rail equipment.
• Assists Lineman in installing and maintaining fixed lighting and electrical apparatus.
• Cuts and welds using gas and electric arc welding equipment.
• Assists in construction work.
• Assists Lineman in troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and inspecting electric motors, DC and AC switchgear, drainage pumps and subway louvers/fans.
• Performs related 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.
• Required to be familiar with gas and electric welding/cutting equipment.
• Must be familiar with measuring gauges, fine hand tools, bench power tools and electrical measuring instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and ammeters.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license and be able to operate an Authority or personal vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive climbing of ladders and stairs.
• Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Required to possess the skills necessary to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral forms.
• Required to write and communicate in a clear, logical and understandable manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed at considerable heights.
• Works in close proximity to energized rails and other apparatus.
• Works in close proximity to moving trains and vehicular street traffic.
• Works outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Various hours and days, 5 days a week.
• Subject to call anytime of day or night, especially in emergency situations.
• Subject to work in other classifications under proper supervision.
• Required to attend and pass training courses.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Please note, employees 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 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 QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

During the hiring process, CTA?s Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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