Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

JOB TITLE:                           Tinsmith - Structures

DEPT/DIV:              M of W

LOCATION:        Various

Full/Part Time:           Full-Time

DEADLINE:Open till filled

Opening:

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal.  We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut.  A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroad in the nation.  MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Fabricates sheet metal fittings and ductwork from drawings
• Installs and repairs ductwork and fittings in railroad facilities
• Fabricates pans and fittings from sheet copper Installs and repairs roofing, such as: shingles, roll roofing, tile, and roof cement

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) or apprentice training as Sheet Metal Worker
• Two (2) years work experience may be substituted for vocational training

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or equivalent; must have personal toolbox with Sheet Metal tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of telephone cable color codes; ability to read prints and use test equipment; knowledge of electrical laws; verbal and written communication skills.

Rate of Pay

The starting rate of 65% for this position is equivalent to $28.10. The wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=65%>Year 2=70%>Year 3=75%>Year 4=80%>Year 5=92%>Year 6=100%. The full rate of pay is $40.14/hour.

This salary is non-negotiable, based on the SMW Collective Bargaining Agreement.

An exception may be granted for a journeyman rate to anyone who has one of the following:

• Completed a four-year, bona fide sheet metal workers’, plumbers’ or pipefitters’ apprenticeship program, OR 
• Has had four (4) years of full-time practical experience in the craft and can provide proof thereof (by means of a card or certificate) 

For those approved for a journeyman rate, the wage progression scale is as follows: 80>80>90>90>100% of the full rate of pay.

MNR Health Insurance & Vacation

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for the following health and welfare benefits.

Our benefits program provides flexibility, protection, and value through:

• Health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Welfare Benefits, including basic and optional life, dependent life, basic and optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts, including a Health Care Account and Dependent Care Account
• Retirement benefits, including a retirement plan, 401(k) and 457 savings plans

Seniority

Applicants will establish seniority in the Sheet Metal Workers (SMW), the union governing Tinsmiths, in accordance with the union's current collective bargaining agreement.  

Members of the SMW are subject to an initiation fee and monthly union dues.

Assignments

Ability to work various hours, days, shifts and locations throughout Metro-North territory is required.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a federally regulated position subject to both pre-employment and continuous random toxicological screening.  

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). 

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

DETAILS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

DETAILS OF WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works outside exposed to various weather conditions Works at heights up to 50 ft. on scaffolds and ladder

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the "Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.

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.