What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Worker position at Chicago Transit Authority?
Electrical Worker - (2600004Y)
Description
SALARY
$54.86
Position Summary
Performs various duties relative to the repair of electrical and electronic components in buses and rail vehicle equipment.
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
CHALLENGES
Education/Experience Requirements
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:
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 Benefits
https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
Primary Location
: USA-Illinois-Skokie
Job
: Crafts and Trades
Job Posting
: Jun 12, 2026, 5:00:00 AM
Position Type: Full-time Temporary (FTT)
Description
SALARY
$54.86
Position Summary
Performs various duties relative to the repair of electrical and electronic components in buses and rail vehicle equipment.
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Wires and rewires vehicles according to blueprints and written or oral instructions.
- Inspects, dismantles, replaces, repairs, rebuilds, adjust, overhauls, controls, A.C. and D.C. motors, armatures, stators, solenoids, storage batteries, and other electrical and electronic components, e.g. PA amplifiers, horn amplifiers, low voltage power supplies and various printed circuit boards.
- Adjusts and tests contactors, relays, motors, field coils and other equipment.
- Applies and bakes protective sealants to electrical equipment.
- Locates and corrects troubles in electrical circuits or equipment.
- Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic drawings and utilizes small hand and power operated tools.
- Takes accurate measurements and instrument readings.
- Operates and interprets electrical testing equipment necessary to troubleshoot, repair and adjust electrical systems.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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.
- Must pass applicable tests.
- Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.
- 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 lift, carry and maneuver material weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must have good eyesight and distinguish colors.
- Must be familiar with the correct tools and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of rail vehicle cars and buses.
- Required to be competent in the use of small hand and power operated tools and proficient in the use of electrical testing and measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, frequency counters and digital multimeters.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory.
- Works with or near baking and drying equipment producing heat measuring 350 degrees or more.
- Works with coating varnish and other sealants and is exposed to shop noise and dust.
- Supplies own hand tools.
- Occasionally required to work outside, subject to varying weather conditions.
- Works around high voltage equipment.
- Exposed to usual shop hazards and conditions.
- Small hand and power operator tools.
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 QUESTIONS
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 Benefits
https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
Primary Location
: USA-Illinois-Skokie
Job
: Crafts and Trades
Job Posting
: Jun 12, 2026, 5:00:00 AM
Position Type: Full-time Temporary (FTT)
Salary : $55