What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal Helper position at Chicago Transit Authority?
Signal Helper - (2600003I)
Description
SALARY
$37.779 - $50.372
Position Summary
Assists Signal Maintenance in performing a variety of work activities related to Signal Maintenance. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position of Signal Maintainer.
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-Chicago
Job
: Track Maintenance
Job Posting
: Apr 3, 2026, 3:10:32 PM
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)
Description
SALARY
$37.779 - $50.372
Position Summary
Assists Signal Maintenance in performing a variety of work activities related to Signal Maintenance. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position of Signal Maintainer.
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains signal interlocking as directed by the Signal Maintainer.
- Assists the Signal Maintainer with duties requiring two persons such as operating the train, testing carborne signal equipment or replacing broken gate arms.
- Performs a variety of duties such as changing electrical components, repairing/replacing broken mechanical components or performing general maintenance on signal facilities.
- 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.
- Required to have prior education or equivalent electrical/electronic principles and theory.
- Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must possess an Associate’s Degree or be currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree program or possess a Certificate in electronics, electrical /electronic technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must pass applicable knowledge based tests.
- Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.
- Required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Must become thoroughly familiar with all signal equipment and hand throw devices on the Authority’s rail system.
- Must be proficient in the use of the tools needed to effectively perform Signal Maintenance work activities.
- Must be proficient in the use of the tools needed to effectively perform Signal Maintenance work activities.
- Must be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Must acquire a thorough knowledge of applicable work rules and regulations and all safety related policy, rules practices and procedures.
- Required to be proficient in the usage of electrical and electronic testing equipment used to perform signal maintenance activities.
- Required to become thoroughly familiar with and effectively perform the testing and troubleshooting procedures used in the signal maintenance.
- Work is performed on Authority rail systems: in subways, at grade and on elevated structures at a variety of locations.
- Works near electrified third rail and various energized apparatus.
- Subject to moving trains and vehicular street traffic.
- Works outdoors approximately 90% of work cycle, subject to prevailing weather or works indoors approximately 90% of the work cycle, in the repair of car bone signal equipment.
- Signal interlocking devices.
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-Chicago
Job
: Track Maintenance
Job Posting
: Apr 3, 2026, 3:10:32 PM
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (FTP)
Salary : $38 - $50