Metra Hiring For Intern-Safety and Env Complnc at Chicago, IL  Full Time

The Metra Internship Program provides an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects related to their academic/educational field of study, which complements classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development, while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.

The intern will conduct on-site and field data gathering. Implement corrective actions in medium to high risk safety trends and deficiencies. Support the staff in data entry, research, analytics, training, reporting and other duties as assigned in relation to safety and environmental compliance.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

The Intern must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in an undergraduate program or in a graduate program from an accredited institution. Students majoring in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Transportation or related discipline strongly preferred. Experience conducting training sessions in classroom and field environments for a variety of audiences is a plus.

Must be 18 years or older; able to legally work in the United States; a student in good standing for each semester/quarter during their internship; and available to work between 12 and 20 hours per week for up to one year (optional: 40 hours per week during summer months).

Metra requires all new-hire employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.