Light Maintainer (Electrician) (Provisional)*

Responsibilities

Light Maintainers, under supervision, install, inspect, test, alter, maintain, and repair lighting and other electrical systems in MTA New York City Transit facilities, such as subway tunnels and elevated structures, bus depots and repair shops, subway car yards and barns, and other MTA New York City Transit buildings and structures; keep records; drive motor vehicles; and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Light Maintainers and environmental conditions they experience are: working on or near train tracks where live high voltage equipment is present; working outdoors in all weather conditions; using ladders to climb onto and off trackways; hearing warnings (bells, whistles, and vocal); working on elevated structures; driving, loading, and unloading trucks; and lifting heavy material and equipment.

Qualifications

Selected candidates must pass a civil service exam and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status. Incumbents who are permanently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Lighting Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis.

Compensation includes, but is not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

Requirements

To be promoted or appointed, a driver license valid in the State of New York is required at the time of promotion or appointment. If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. You must obtain a Learner Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 90 days of promotion or appointment. You must obtain a Class B CDL valid in the state of New York to satisfactorily complete the probationary period. The Class B CDL may not have any restrictions which would preclude the performance of the duties of a Light Maintainer, and must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.

If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. You must obtain a Learner Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 90 days of promotion or appointment. You must obtain a Class B CDL valid in the state of New York to satisfactorily complete the probationary period. The Class B CDL may not have any restrictions which would preclude the performance of the duties of a Light Maintainer, and must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.

Additionally, if you have tested positive on a drug or alcohol test or had a refusal to test during pre-employment or while employed by a Federal DOT-regulated employer during the applicable period, you must have completed the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral and education/treatment process required by federal law in order to be promoted or appointed to this safety-sensitive position.

Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Light Maintainer. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized training course during your probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination or a return to your previously held permanent title.

Probationary Period: You will be required to complete a probationary period. If you do not successfully complete the probationary period, you may be terminated or returned to your previously held permanent title.