Summary Job Description. . Shop Electrician Apprentice: The purpose of this job is to learn the skills necessary to inspect, maintain, repair, and rebuild all electrical components of NICTD’s railroad passenger cars. Electrician apprentices are expected to be comfortable working with industrial sized traction motors, blowers, high voltage, computer based diagnostics, electronics, and HVAC systems. Candidates must have skills using the tools of...
Summary Job Description. Shop Carmen (Car Fabrication & Repair Persons): The position entails troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing the South Shore Line’s self-propelled coaches. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, with locations in Hammond, Dyer, Miller, and the Chicago area. Shop carmen work one of three shifts per day performing their work. Shop carmen have extensive knowledge in metalwork, vehicle disassembly, rebuilding, fabricatio...
Bridge & Building Mechanics w. ork independently or in small groups to maintain and repair buildings, grounds, bridge assets, and other non-track assets. They use tools of the trade and machines to accomplish assigned tasks. Lifts and carries building materials. Cleans and clears District property of vegetation, snow, ice, and litter. Operates and drives company vehicles. Performs other duties as assigned. Mechanics are required to know and follo...
NICTD intends to hire a Mechanical Department Shift Supervisor. This opportunity allows a highly motivated individual to use his or her well-developed skills in teamwork, communication, technical knowledge, and practical thought to meet NICTD’s requirements for safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of its rail fleet. This opportunity is presently limited to South Shore Line (NICTD) employees. Another posting will be issued if the oppor...
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (“NICTD”) operates a network of passenger trains between South Bend, Indiana. Chicago, Illinois. and intermediate points. Historically marketed as the South Shore Line, NICTD has a longstanding regional reputation for safe and reliable service within Chicago and Northwest Indiana. This opportunity is growth-focused as the South Shore Line is actively engaged in several service enhancement pr...
Job Opportunity Announcement. Relief Terminal Carman/Cleaner. Summary Job Description. . Car Cleaner/Relief Terminal Carman: This job has two major purposes. When working as a car cleaner at either Michigan City or Chicago, the employee vigorously cleans the interiors (seats, floors, toilets, walls, and windows) and exteriors (stainless steel sides and windows) of railroad cars used to transport passengers between Chicago and South Bend. When ...
