Car Appearance Maintainer
About the role
Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. Candidates can be considered for either the Car Appearance Maintainer or Oiler position.
Responsibilities
- De-icing and watering all types of train cars.
- Cleaning the interior and exterior of passenger train cars.
- All aspects of cleaning the car interior, such as sweeping and mopping, cleaning the toilet compartments, restocking toilet compartment supplies, and cleaning the Engineer's cab, including the interior and exterior of the Engineer's windshield.
- Provide paper and soap supplies where needed on passengers, bar, and parlor train cars.
- Clean locomotive engineers (interior and exterior).
- Transport supplies and materials between the work area and storage site.
- Perform variety of support and clean-up activities in locomotive car repair yards and shop areas.
- Sand and fuel locomotives.
Qualifications
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State's Department of Education or recognized accredited organization.
- Basic oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of hand tools and equipment.
Additional Qualification
For Oiler position: One to two years of basic mechanical or electrical-related work experience.
Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications
- For Car Appearance Maintainer: Prior related maintenance experience.
- Prior mechanical experience or aptitude (i.e., ability to accurately compute shop mathematics and measure surfaces using various measuring instruments and working knowledge of hand and/or power tool operations).
Wage Progression
Car Appearance Maintainer
- 70% - 1st 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 70% - 2nd 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 75% - 3rd 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 80% - 4th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 85% - 5th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 85% - 6th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 90% - 7th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 95% - 8th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 100% - After 1,920 Days of Compensated Service
Oiler
- 70% - 1st 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 70% - 2nd 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 75% - 3rd 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 80% - 4th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 85% - 5th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 90% - 6th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 90% - 7th 240 Days of Compensated Service
- 100% - After 1,680 Days of Compensated Service
Other Information
- In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview.
- Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled.
- Make-up dates/times will not be given.
- In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.
- Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process.
- A background investigation, medical examination, and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.