Locomotive Engineer

First Date of Posting: 9/23/2026; Last Date of Filing: Until Filled; Authority: Staten Island Railway Department: Subways Division/Unit: Transportation; Reports to: Superintendent, Transportation / Delegate; Work Location: St George Terminal, Staten Island, NY; Hours of Work: Various.

About the role

The Locomotive Engineer Training Program prepares candidates for the position of Locomotive Engineer, the person responsible for the safe movement of trains and passengers under all operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe movement of trains and passengers under all operating conditions.
• Be knowledgeable in all operating rules, special instructions, physical characteristics of the entire railroad, air brake and equipment of all types of locomotives (diesel and multiple unit).
• Competent at road troubleshooting of all equipment.
• Safely operate diesel and multiple unit trains.
• Qualify in all aspects of the job title (Passenger Service, Switching Crew, Work Trains).

Requirements

• Valid high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full‑time satisfactory work experience related to customer service (1 year of college can be substituted for up to 1 year of work experience).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and speak English over radio communications.
• Ability to remember information (words, numbers, pictures, procedures).
• Punctual with good time‑management skills.
• Maintain attentiveness and concentrate on a task for extended periods without distraction.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to signals, alarms, emergency situations, etc.; be safety conscious.
• Respond to visual signals, including distinguishing colored lights.
• Pass required examinations (Roadway Worker Protection, Book of Rules, Conductor exams, etc.); failure may result in termination.
• Subject to physical examination, drug and alcohol screening, and full background investigation (employment, education, etc.).
• MTA employees must have at least one year of service in current role prior to applying and maintain satisfactory performance, attendance, and disciplinary record.
• Pursuant to NY State Public Officers Law & MTA Code of Ethics, employees in policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure.

Skills

• Knowledge of SIR operating and safety rules.
• Ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in a customer service setting.
• Experience working in a safety‑sensitive position.
• Transportation or operations‑related experience.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Comprehensive medical plan.
• Pension plan.

Pay

The current minimum salary is $27.885576 per hour for a 40‑hour week, increasing to $39.836537 per hour in the sixth year of service. Rates are subject to change per the Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation (S.M.A.R.T) Collective Bargaining Agreement and are established by the S.M.A.R.T Union as non‑negotiable.