Track Equipment Maintainer (Automotive Mechanic) (Provisional)*

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, alter, repair and operate electromechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of railroad track in MTA New York City Transit’s subway system.
• Maintain, repair and operate cranes, tampers, compressors, front-end loaders, engines and motors, rail saws, chain saws, payloaders, forklifts, conveyors, track lubricators, ballast regulators, snow blowers, grease pumps, and machine shop equipment.
• Drive trucks.
• Keep records.
• Make computations.
• Prepare reports.
• Perform related work.

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year full-time apprenticeship in an electro-mechanical trade recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S Department of Labor or any state apprenticeship council which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; or
• Two years of full-time satisfactory journey-level mechanic experience (i.e., fully trained, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced and competent) in the testing, operation, maintenance, alteration and repair of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and systems of (A) Heavy equipment of the type used in construction or the maintenance and repair of track, such as pneumatic and hydraulic compressors, drills, pile drivers, payloaders, tractors and conveyors, including gasoline and diesel engines; or (B) Transportation vehicles such as passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, marine vessels, or aircraft.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school with a major course of study in a mechanical or electrical trade, or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in a mechanical or electrical trade or a closely related field;
• An A.A.S degree or higher in electro-mechanical or electronic technology, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.

Benefits

• Night and weekend salary differentials.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• A comprehensive medical plan.
• A pension plan.

Pay

• The current minimum salary for Track Equipment Maintainer is $37.16 per hour for a 40-hour work week increasing to $43.72 per hour in the sixth year of service.

Schedule

• Variety of shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.