Chicago: Metra-Asst. Conductor

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Assistant Conductor Positions

Metra is currently accepting applications for its

TRAIN SERVICE PROGRAM

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Qualified applicants must possess at least one of the following requirements to proceed to the assessment/interview process:

1. High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) 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 

3. Minimum of two (2) years of active Metra employment, with operating rules qualification or minimum of two (2) years 

4. Minimum of two (2) years of active duty Military service and must pass a preliminary operating rules assessment.

Proof of eligibility (college, military or previous experience) AND letters of recommendations must be submitted along with Employee Application Request Form.  No assessments or interviews will be scheduled until all official documentation is received.

• Must submit a copy of your college transcripts and/or diploma (if applicable); OR
  
• Must submit Military DD Form 214 (if applicable); AND
  
• Must provide three (3) letters of character and/or work-related letters of recommendations.
  

The interview process will evaluate the candidate’s ability to:

• Be a self- starter; able to work independently; and have an excellent work record; 
  
• Be on 24-hour call (which includes working any District or shift within the Metra region which could require traveling 
  
• Deliver excellent customer service with detail to handling cash transactions. 
  

Selected applicants will be assigned to a training course of approximately twelve (12) weeks.  Successful completion of the training course is mandatory in order to work as an Assistant Conductor.