Metra Commuter Rail · 1 day ago
Communication Maintainer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMetra Commuter Rail is seeking a Communication Maintainer to manage the installation, inspection, and maintenance of communication systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and conducting repairs on various telecommunication equipment.
TransportationElectronicsInformation TechnologyComputer
Responsibilities
Install, inspect, and test all Metra’s indoor and outdoor communication systems at various locations
Perform all maintenance and repair of all telecommunication equipment, including VHF/UHF radios and radio dispatching systems, public address and video surveillance systems, automatic revenue collection equipment, alarm monitors, GPS networks, fiber optic systems, and communication computer networks
Conduct component and circuit board level repair as well as macroscopic troubleshooting of major systems
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Electronics OR in lieu of specified degree, any combination of education and telecommunications and/or military experience that equals (2) two years
Must have three (3) years of communications work experience that includes Board level Radio communication Radio Frequency (RF) repair, inside/outside plant telecommunication equipment/systems, or computer/computer networking
Must be Operating Rules qualified within six (6) months of hire
Able to obtain CDL-A license or permit within 60 days after hiring
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Federal Communications Commission License preferred
Company
Metra Commuter Rail
Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$104MKey Investors
CMAP
2025-06-18Grant· $104M
Leadership Team
Don Orseno
Executive Director/CEO
Kevin McCann
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Executive Director of Operations
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