Electrical Worker

Overhauls, repairs damage and performs diagnostic tests to electrical and electronic systems on rail car vehicles. Performs diagnostic evaluations and rebuilds various electrical and electronic equipment.

1

Rewires, wires and overhauls rail car vehicles according to blueprints and written or oral instructions.

2

Locates and corrects trouble in electrical and electronic and microprocessor circuits or equipment during the repair or overhaul of rail cars.

3

Inspects, repairs, rebuilds, overhauls, tests and adjusts control groups; inverters, motor alternator control systems, printed circuit boards, low voltage power supplies, PA and horn amplifiers and microprocessor control devices and systems, and other electrical, electronic and microprocessor units.

4

Performs HVAC unit wiring; truck wiring testing and troubleshooting.

5

Rewinds armatures and performs final testing of assembled traction motors and motor alternators.

6

Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings and utilizes hand and power operated tools.

7

Takes accurate measurements and instrument readings

8

Operates and interprets electrical testing equipment necessary to troubleshoot, repair and adjust electrical systems.

9

Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title

• Minimum of five years of verifiable work experience in a recognized shop, inspecting, testing, repairing and rebuilding electrical and/or electronic components and equipment.
• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration for safety sensitive positions.
• Must pass applicable written and practical tests in electronics repair work in order to become qualified to this position.
• Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.

• Required to lift, carry and maneuver material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good or corrected eyesight and distinguish colors.
• 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.

• Must be familiar with the tools and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of rail vehicle cars.
• Required to be proficient in the use of hand and power operated tools used in electro-mechanical maintenance and repair and adept in the use of electrical testing and measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, frequency counters, digital multimeters, surge testers, continuity testers and other specialized test equipment.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory.

• Occasionally works with or near baking and drying equipment producing heat measuring 350 degrees or more.
• Occasionally works with varnish coatings and other sealants and is exposed to usual shop noise and dust.
• Supplies own hand and power operated tools.
• Occasionally required to work outside, subject to varying weather conditions.
• Employees within this classification may be required to perform some or all of the duties of Electrical Workers within job schedule 0970.
• Exposed to usual shop hazards and conditions.

• Small hand and power operator tools.