Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

ABOUT THE AGENCY

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 railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the listed Application Deadline.

JOB SUMMARY

Construct, repair, assemble, and install finished work (cabinets, doors, crown molding, drop ceilings, etc.) throughout Grand Central Terminal
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Perform high-quality finished work in the construction, repair, assembly, and installation of cabinets, custom shelving, furniture, doors, crown molding, and other wooden structures using woodworking machines and hand tools

•         Fabricate, lay out, assemble, frame, and install metal and wood stud walls, doors, door jambs, cabinets, high-grade furniture, and window frames

•         Install and repair sheetrock

•         Install Formica countertops and drop ceilings

•         Construct forms for concrete installation

•         Lay out and install vinyl and carpet tile floors

•         •Install prefabricated office workstations

•         •Read and understand blueprints

•         Verify dimensions and check the quality and fit of pieces to ensure adherence to

•         Specifications

•         Measure and mark dimensions on paper or lumber stock before cutting, following blueprints,

•         to ensure a tight fit and quality product

•         Set up and operate carpentry shop machines (e.g., power saws, jointers, mortisers,

•         tenoners, molders, shapers, planes, etc.) to cut, mold and shape woodstock 

•         Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired and plan the method and

•         operation for shaping and assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams and

•         oral and written instructions

•         Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails,

•         screws and clamps

•         Reinforce joints with nails and other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing

•         • Install hardware (e.g., hinges, handles, catches and drawer pull using hand tools

•         Trim, sand, and scrape surfaces and joints to prepare articles for finishing

•         Match materials for color, grain, and texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood

•         Performs other duties as assigned

•         KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•         Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mental mathematical calculations; reading comprehension ability; interpersonal skills; customer service oriented; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; ability to work well with others; must be safety conscious.

•         Ability and experience using table saw, jointer, power saw, and screw gun; ability and experience using drill press, and planer desirable; very strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship; strong planning skills with the ability to improvise based on conditions encountered; skilled in operating common powered and manual woodworking tools (e.g., power saws and drills, router tables, jigsaws, planes, chisels, etc.)

          REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or Test Assessing

Secondary Completion (TASC) and

• Vocational or apprentice training as a Cabinetmaker or finished Carpenter or

• Two (2) years of experience performing finished carpentry (e.g., building cabinets, fabricating

and installing crown moldings, wainscoting, custom shelving, finished furniture, etc.)

The following is/are preferred: 

• Valid Driver’s License or equivalent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete Metro-North respirator training and certification within 30 days of
• Must complete Metro-North fall protection certification
• Must provide appropriate hand tools for job)
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RATE OF PAY

The starting rate for this position is $31.49/hour (70% of the full rate). The annual wage progression scale is as follows: 

Year 1 & 2= 70%

Year 3= 75%

Year 4= 82%

Year 5 = 85%

Year 6= 100%

The 100% full rate of pay is $44.98/hour.     

This salary is non-negotiable, based on the Transport Workers Union (TWU)

SENIORITY

Applicants will establish seniority in the Transport Workers Union (TWU), the union representing Cabinet Makers, in accordance with the union's current collective bargaining agreement.

Members of TWU are subject to an initiation fee and monthly membership dues.

DETAILS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:     • Ability to stand and maintain balance is required • Pushing and pulling ability required (pushing carts, pushing wood through shaper, etc.) • Ability to climb onto ladders, scaffolding, lifts to perform work • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces while navigating tracks and yard to access work locations • Ability to regularly lift/carry tools, material and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs. (e.g., tool bags/carts, ladders, etc.)

☒ Walking

☒ Balancing

☒ Climbing

☒ Crawling

☒ Standing

☒ Stooping

☒ Crouching

☒ Kneeling

☒ Sitting

☒ Reaching

☒ Lifting

☒ Carrying

☐ Throwing

☒ Pushing

☒ Pulling

☒ Handling

☒ Talking

☒ Hearing

☒ Seeing

☐ Color Vision

☒ Depth Perception

DETAILS OF WORKING CONDITIONS:  Works within the limits of Grand Central Terminal • Works around moving machinery (e.g., saws, equipment, shaper, etc.) • Works around sharp and hazardous machinery (e.g., saws, lathes, drills, etc.) • Must be able to work at heights up to 75 ft. from the ground on scaffolding when performing jobs • Works primarily with others, but must also be able to work independently   

☒ Inside

☒ Outside

☒ Hot

☒ Cold

☒ Dry

☒ Wet

☒ Dirty

☒ Dusty

☒ Odors

☒ Noisy

☒ Low Illumination

☐ Vibration

☒ Mechanical Hazards

☒ Moving Objects

☒ Cramped Quarters

☒ High Places

☒ Electrical Hazards

☒ Working with Others

☐ Working Alone

• PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO
• • Foreman

QUALIFICATIONS ☐ Arc Welding 1/8 to 3/4 Flat ☒ Articulating Boom Lift ☐ Bloodborne Pathogens ☒ Chain Saw Safety ☒ Confined Space Entry ☐ Defensive Driving ☐ Enhanced Employee Protection System ☒ Fall Protection Training-OSHA ☐ Forklift Op.-Isle/Reach Evaluation ☐ Forklift Op.-Pallet Jack/Walk Behind ☐ Forklift Op.-Standard Ride-On ☐ Forklift Safety CBT ☐ Haz Materials Shipping Papers ☐ Haz Materials Management ☒ Hearing Conservation ☐ HP Steam Training-GCT ☐ Lead Abatement ☐ Lock Out/Tag Out ☐ National Electric Code Refresher ☐ Operating Rules Annual Qualification ☒ OSHA Right to Know ☐ Overhead/Jib Op. Recertification ☐ Oxy/Acetylene Cutting ☐ Oxy/Acetylene Safety ☐ Respirator Fit Test ☐ Respirator Training ☒ Roadway Worker Safety ☐ Self-Propelled Platform/Lift Op. ☒ Utility Vehicle Op.-Classroom ☒ Utility Vehicle Op.-GCT ☒ Utility Vehicle Safety CBT

OTHER INFORMATION

Selection Criteria

Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application.

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicology testing.

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 will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Additional Criteria for Current Employees:

• Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration.
• Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union.
• Non-agreement employees must have worked in their current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.

HOW TO APPLY:

For Internal Applicants: Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants: Visit www.mta.info, click the “Careers” link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on “See All Open MTA Positions”. Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.