Career Opportunities


We value your interest in potential employment opportunities with Metra. A list of Metra’s current employment opportunities are listed to the left. For further information on a specific position, including the position’s duties and responsibilities and the minimum acceptable qualifications, simply click on the position.

In order to be considered for a current vacancy at Metra, you must provide the following information in any employment-related documentation you supply to Metra.

  1. Position for which you are applying
  2. Your name
  3. Current mailing address
  4. Phone number
  5. Educational background
  6. Employment history
  7. Salary history

Metra’s selection process may include the following:

  • A written and/or skills assessment examination, before and/or during the interview
  • Satisfactory completion of a medical examination, including a drug screening
  • Satisfactory completion of a background examination
  • Applications will be screened for completeness and minimum acceptable qualifications, including those listed above

Some of Metra’s benefits are listed below:

  • Paid Holidays                                   
  • Paid Vacation/Personal Leave Days
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Railroad Retirement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Safety Incentive Program
  • Transit Benefit Program

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 (if required) by email to:

Email: jobs@metrarr.com

Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.

Metra also has an employment opportunities hotline, which can be accessed by calling 312-322-4070.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our 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. Please read Metra's EEO Diversity Initiatives for more information.

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