Motor Cleaner
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionSALARY$22.716 - $34.947POSITION SUMMARYObtains a list
of rail cars by number to be cleaned from foreman and prepares rail
cars for motor cleaning process.QualificationsPRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares rail car for cleaning by removing covers and opening
prescribed motor and compartment doors.
- Operates controls on the dust recovery system which cleans the
rail car motor.
- Cleans work area at the end of the shift.
- Cleans various other shop areas, empties and removes
trash.
- Performs the duties of car servicer upon request.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Monitors and reports any suspicious person, item, etc.
- Guides passengers to secure areas.
- Directs emergency personnel to problem areas.
- Performs related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following
jobs:Job TitleCHALLENGESEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Required to properly identify and report any suspicious person,
package or item.
- Required to assist with the safety of passengers during
emergency situations.
- Required to guide emergency personnel to a specified
problem.
- Assists in restoring to normal operations.
- Required to know the prescribed Maintenance Section motor
cleaning procedures.
- Must perform the physical activities associated with this
position and pass a physical examination.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Standing while performing job duties.
- Walking within work area.
- Lifting and carrying rail component covers, filter boxes, and
other materials up to 100 lbs.
- Pulling air hose, equipment, and covers to train panels.
- Climbing pit stairs and ladders.
- Balancing when crossing pit cat walk.
- Stooping while walking under rail car.
- Kneeling to reach areas under rail car, and to remove interior
covers.
- Crouching while walking under rail car and removing under car
and side covers.
- Reaching to open compartments and to screw nuts and bolts.
- Handling equipment, hand tools, sockets, ratchets, screwdriver,
and air wrench.
- Fingering and feeling to replace covers, compartments, and VMT
system.
- Talking to converse with yardmaster and co-workers, and to
perform team job.
- Hearing P.A. announcements, alarms, and rail car horn.
- Seeing rail cover screws, nuts, bolts, pit stairs, proximity to
third rail, and moving rail cars.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must have a knowledge of the required safety equipment to be
worn for self-protection during the preparation and cleaning of the
rail car motor (face respirator, work gloves, helmet, safety
glasses, ear plugs).
- Required to communicate effectively in oral and written
form.WORKING CONDITIONS
- Typical maintenance shop working conditions.
- Temporary extreme cold and heat when terminal doors are
open.
- Wetness and/or humidity from snow melting on rail car.
- Noise of electrical dust recovery system.
- Vibration of rail car idling.
- Electrical hazards from exposed rail parts and components, and
battery voltage capacitors.
- Burn hazards from accidental grounding with 600-volt stinger,
batteries, hot equipment, and grid resistors.
- Explosion hazards when handling trolley shoes (600 volts) and
when stinging the train in and out.
- Chemical hazards from graffiti removers.
- Height hazards while working inside rail cars and around
pits.
- Automobile fumes from expressway traffic exhaust.
- Odors from arced electrical components.
- Dust from the motor blower system.
- Mist from wet rail cars.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
UTILIZEDAdditional DetailsEmployees 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
arc@transitchicago.com 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 QUESTIONSINFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE
AND TRUTHFUL. Failure to respond to correspondences during the
hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application
being closed out for non-responsiveness. CTA
Benefitshttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Wheaton , Motor Cleaner, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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