FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240

CLEVELAND, September 6 — Metra is looking to hire certified locomotive engineers to operate its fleet of locomotives in the Chicago area and the six county region of northeastern Illinois. The 495-mile Metra system serves 230 stations in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane.

Minimum acceptable qualifications:

  • Must be currently certified as a locomotive engineer in good standing.
  • At least 2 years minimum experience with no decertifications.
  • Must be available for 24 hour call.
  • Various other qualifications surrounding this level of responsibility, will be determined during the interview.

    Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.

    NOTE: Only documentation with salary history will be considered. Relocation is not available for this position.

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

    Metra
    Office of Human Resources
    547 W. Jackson Blvd.
    Chicago, IL 60661
    FAX: (312) 322-8937
    E-mail: jobs@metrarr.com

    (Metra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Metra’s 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.)