Job Title: Automotive Mechanic (Track Equipment Maintainer) Provisional JVN 4975

First Date of Posting:        11/4/24
Last Date of Posting:       Open Until Filled
Authority:                                   TA
Department:                               Subways
Division/Unit:                              Track
Reports to:                                 Supervisor
Work Location:                           Various
Hours of Work:                           Various

*If you are hired into this position, you must pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list for this title to obtain permanent civil service status.

Compensation:

The current minimum salary for Track Equipment Maintainer is $35.90 per hour for a 40-hour work week increasing to $42.24 in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

Job Description:

Track Equipment Maintainers, under supervision, 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. They 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; and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Track Equipment Maintainers and the environmental conditions they experience are crawling under trucks and heavy equipment; working in confined spaces; working on subway and elevated tracks; lifting and carrying heavy tools and components; taking precise measurements; distinguishing colors; manually removing and installing parts and bolts in confined areas; moving out of the way of moving vehicles and heavy equipment, including trains while working on or near tracks that are in service; hearing warnings (verbal, horns, bells, and signals); and working outdoors in all weather conditions. Track Equipment Maintainers may be required to work various shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sunday and holidays.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory journey-level experience as an automotive mechanic (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 automobiles, trucks, buses, marine vessels or aircrafts; or

2. 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 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, earthmovers, tractors, and conveyors, including gasoline and diesel engines; or

3. 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.

For the journey-level mechanic experience in “1” or “2” above to be credited, it must be preceded by one of the following:

a. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic's helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the work described in “1” or “2” above; or

b. 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; or

c. Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in a mechanical or electrical trade or a closely related field; or d. An A.A.S. degree or higher in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.  The trade, technical, or vocational high school must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements above, you can submit an online application by clicking on the "APPLY NOW" button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.

Selection Method / Admission Letter:

Candidates may be asked to participate in one or more of the following: an education and experience test, a written assessment, a practical skills assessment and/or a structured interview.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education.  Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other contact information.by logging into your MTA profile or by sending an email to [email protected]. 

Requirements to be Appointed:

Driver License Requirements: You must possess either:

1. A Class A or B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions and with an endorsement for hazardous materials; or

2. A Class A or B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions; or

3. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner Permit for a Class A or B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions.

If you are appointed under "2" above, you will be appointed subject to the receipt of the endorsement for hazardous materials within six months of appointment. If you are appointed under "3" above, you will be appointed subject to the receipt of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions within six months of appointment and the receipt of the endorsement for hazardous materials three months after receiving the Class A or B.

Commercial Driver License (within a total of nine months of appointment).

Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed, and if appointed, you will be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of your employment. Additionally, if you have tested positive on a drug or alcohol test or had a refusal to test during preemployment or while employed by a Federal DOT-regulated employer during the applicable period, you must have completed the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral and education/treatment process required by federal law in order to be appointed to this safety-sensitive position.

Residency: New York City residency is not required for this position.

English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Proof of Identity: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA New York City Transit.

Additional Information:

Probationary Period: You will be required to complete a probationary period. If you do not successfully complete the probationary period, you may be terminated.

Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized training course during your probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination.

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.