Mechanical Unit Assembler

Mechanical Unit Assembler

SALARY $46.42 - $55.7 POSITION SUMMARY Assembles and disassembles various automotive components and units in preparation for repair, overhaul, rebuilding, or cleaning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspects, repairs, and replaces worn or broken parts of units. • Assembles machine units or parts relative to engine and component overhaul. • Installs new component and engine modifications. • Wash ports, move moves and performs other duties as assigned. • Inspects, repairs, and replaces worn or broken parts of units. • Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 or obtain a valid driver's license. • Required to have experience as a Unit Preparer or its equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Required to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb up to 100% of job cycle. • Required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Required to have a comprehensive knowledge of the various automotive equipment components and parts utilized in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of automotive vehicles. • Must possess knowledge of the hand tools and equipment necessary to assemble and disassemble automotive engines, components, and units. • Required to be knowledgeable of acceptable methods and procedures necessary in the cleaning and degreasing of various automotive components and units. • Required to possess the skills necessary to operate the Authority's automotive vehicles and equipment. • Required to possess the skills necessary to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

WORKING CONDITIONS • Required to work in or around pits. • Subject to grease, live steam and shop noise.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED • Standard Bus repairer tool set as issued by the Authority. • Overhead cranes, steam cleaning equipment, heating torch, forklift.

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.