Mechanical Unit Assembler Chicago Transit Authority United States, Illinois, Chicago 567 West Lake Street (Show on map) Aug 21, 2026 Description SALARY $46.42 - $55.7 POSITION SUMMARY Assembles and disassembles various automotive components and units in preparation for repair, overhaul, rebuilding, or cleaning. Qualifications

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.

Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

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.

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Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits https:

//www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

Primary Location :

USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job :

Bus Maintenance

Job Posting :

Aug 21, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

Position Type :

Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Department :

Bus Maintenance