Terminal Carman

Terminal Carmen

The South Shore Line is hiring Terminal Carmen. This is a union covered position that is responsible for both terminal carmen and car cleaning duties. Locations and assignments are assigned by seniority. Successful applicants should expect to work weekends, nights, holidays, relief assignments, and without choice of location consistent with their seniority. While most assignments are in Michigan City, Indiana, applicants may be assigned per seniority to work in Chicago, Gary, or Hammond.

Terminal Carmen operate under a strict "Safety First" mindset, actively fostering, promoting, and maintaining a safe working environment for themselves, co-workers, and the public. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Champion a strong safety culture by strictly adhering to all railroad safety rules, operating guidelines, standard operating procedures, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Clean disinfect interiors (seats, floors, toilets, walls, and windows) and exteriors (stainless steel sides and windows) of railroad cars used to transport passengers.
• Inspect, move, couple, and uncouple passenger cars at terminals to the extent needed to prepare cars for train service.
• Refill water tanks on cars.
• Conduct safety tests, perform inspections, make minor repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Skills and Qualifications: The following skills and qualifications will be considered in the assessment of candidates:

• High school or GED equivalent
• Eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be in good physical health to fulfill the essential functions of the assignment, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to pass engineer licensing requirements, rules examinations, and all other requirements of the training programs for cleaner and terminal carman assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly to understand and follow the General Code of Operating Rules, communicate essential operational and safety information, and pass periodic rule/safety/technical examinations.
• Mechanical aptitude, experience operating heavy moving machinery, experience with cleaning, good physical strength and endurance, and good interpersonal skills when interacting with supervisors, fellow employees, and passengers.
• Flexible about unexpected changes in work assignments or priorities.
• Ability to work in Michigan City, Hammond, Gary, or Chicago based on the needs of the service. For work in different locations, employees have a pass to use NICTD trains. However, the time in travel to and from the assignment is not paid.
• Valid motor vehicle license and reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Must be able to pass drug test, physical examination, and satisfactory background check as a condition subsequent to any offer of employment.
• Persons with prior railroad employment must be presently employed by a railroad or be able to provide written evidence of their furlough for economic reasons or written evidence establishing that they are eligible to be rehired.

Experience Preferred (but not required): Cleaning work on own or as part of a cleaning crew, experience in factory or fleet maintenance, heavy equipment operation, railroad mechanical or operating experience, successful work with varying shifts or night shifts, prior licensing for positions in the truck, airline, or rail industry, outdoor or varying shifts in military service.

Environmental Conditions: Work is indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the day or night. Work is done on significantly uneven surfaces and may require work on snow or ice covered ground during winter. Levels of activity vary from moderate to intense. Exposure to heat, humidity, cold, rain, sleet, snow, and wind is common.

Salary and Benefits: Wages start at $27.04 per hour and after completion of terminal carmen training top out at $35.62 per hour. Pay increases are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include pensions, tuition reimbursement, medical care, dental care, college tuition reimbursement, and life insurance.

How to Apply: Complete the application and submit a written resume outlining education, training, experience, and work history. A cover letter outlining the reasons why you are interested and why you believe you are best qualified is encouraged but not required. Apply early for best chance at consideration; the District reserves the option to close this position at any time. NICTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.