Metra hiring conductors

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Metra is now hiring conductors this is from Metra's website.

Train Service (Assistant Conductor Positions)

General Responsibilities:

Metra is announcing its plan to accept requests for consideration for current and future vacancies for this position.

Numerous other duties and responsibilities are associated with this position and will be discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Interested candidates must possess at least one of the following requirements:

1) a minimum of two years of train service experience with a railroad; or

2) 60 college level credit hours from an accredited college or university, and must pass a preliminary operating rules assessment; or

3) a minimum of two years of active Metra employment, with operating rules qualification or minimum of two years of active Metra employment and must pass a preliminary operating rules assessment; or

4) a minimum of two years of active Military service, and must pass a preliminary operating rules assessment.

All interested persons must meet and/or exceed the following criteria to proceed to the interview process. Proof of eligibility (college, military or previous experience) and recommendations must be submitted along with the resume.

1) Must submit a copy of your college transcripts and/or diploma (if required)

2) Must submit Military DD Form 214 (if required)

3) Must provide three (3) letters of character and/or work-related letters of recommendations;

4) Must have an excellent work record, a self-starter and be able to work independently;

5) Must be available for 24 hour call (which includes working any District and any shift within the Metra region which could require traveling long distances with two (2) hours notice); and

6) Customer Service and experience handling cash transactions is preferred.

No assessments/interviews will be scheduled until all official documentation is received.

Selected individuals will be assigned to a training course of approximately ten weeks. Successful completion of the training course is mandatory in order to work as an Assistant Conductor.

Failure to complete the course will result in termination of employment with Metra.

Various other qualifications surrounding this position have been established and will be evaluated during the interview.

NOTE: Only individuals that furnished all of the information requested will be evaluated. Relocation is not available for this position.

A physical examination and background investigation to verify information regarding education, employment history and criminal background must be completed to Metra’s satisfaction. Selected candidates will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A background check will be conducted regarding drug and alcohol testing results on applicants who have worked for agencies subject to DOT regulations.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, and your resume to:

Metra

Office of Human Resources

547 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60661

FAX: 312-322-8937

E-mail: jobs@metrarr.com

Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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[MetroShadow]

Well then...perfect time for me to get involved.

I'm not sure if the conductors chose which line they would want to do (I'd personally go for the electric district if not the MDW).