Description

Title:                                              Machinist (Mechanic)                                                  
Department:                                   Maintenance of Equipment                                     
Posting Date:                                 11/11/2024                 
Close Date:                                    Open Until Filled                     
Hay Point Evaluation:                   N/A
100% Hourly Rate of Pay:            $42.9674* (See Wage Progression Chart)
Position Classification:                 Safety Sensitive                
Location:                                       Various                                         
Reports To:                                    Gang Foreman                                      
Union Affiliation:                          International Association of Machinists (IAM)

Summary:

Responsible to maintain all LIRR rolling stock units and associated machinery in a state of good repair to provide a safe, reliable fleet for our customers.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible to maintain all LIRR rolling stock units and associated machinery in a state of good repair to provide a safe, reliable fleet for our customers.
• Trouble-shoot, maintain, repair, and install mechanical components and sub-components of cranes, conveyors, turntables, transfer tables, car wash machines, diesel locomotives, engines, and other heavy equipment/machines. 
• Clean tools, equipment and parts with wire brushes, torches, and cleaning solvents. 
• Inspect various equipment types for structural damage, integrity, and wear according to Federal Railroad Administration, Association of American Railroads and LIRR policies/regulations. Responsible for grinding, boring, cutting, bending, sizing, shaping, slotting, milling, planning, sanding, fabricating, and filing of various machine and engine parts. Will operate grinders, borers, drills, sanders, lathes, and milling machinery.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, shop drawings, technical manuals, and other written documentation in the completion of assigned tasks. 
• Inspects various engine fluids for viscosity and presence. 
• Must be familiar with basic machine shop mathematics, indexing and operation of various shop machinery.

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.
• Must have completed Machinist apprenticeship or have four years of related machinist or machine shop or diesel/heavy equipment experience as a journeyman, and ability to demonstrate proficiency via written exam.
• Must possess mechanical ability and ability to use various electrical meters and testing devices.
• Must possess ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, shop drawings and/or schematics.
• Must possess a working understanding of mechanical principles, specifically diesel mechanics.
• Must possess a working knowledge of machine maintenance and lubrication procedures.
• Must possess mechanical ability and/or knowledge to repair and install various equipment components.
• Must possess working knowledge of hand and/or power tool operation and maintenance.
• Must possess ability to demonstrate machinist skills via a pre-employment examination.  During the one-year probationary period, all employees are tested or evaluated to document their satisfactory performance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

 Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

• EPA Freon Handling Certification.
• Electric and/or Arc Welding Certification.
• Automotive, truck and/or aviation engine servicing experience.
• Welding experience or certification.

  Conditions of Continued Employment:

• Will be required to become qualified to troubleshoot, repair and test all air brake equipment and its sub-components in accordance with Association of American Railroads, LIRR and Federal Railroad Administration codes. 
• Will be required to become EPA Freon Handling Certified during first year in position (if not currently certified).

Wage Progression:  $42.967451 is the 100% rate of pay:

For Current Employees Hired Before or on 9/24/2014
80%   -      1st 240 days of compensated service
90%   -      2nd 240 days of compensated service
100%   -    After 480 days of compensated service.

Wage Progression for Employees Hired After 09/24/2014:

80%  - 1st 240 days of compensated service

80% - 2nd 240 days of compensated service

90% - 3rd 240 days of compensated service

90% - 4th 240 days of compensated service

100% After 960 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. A record of more than 10 sick days in two of last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance.  Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.