Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

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

Stock Drivers are responsible for receiving, issuing, maintaining, and transporting Metro-North’s inventory of materials and equipment in support of Metro-North business operations.

*CDL with Hazardous Materials Endorsement required 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate company vehicles (e.g., box trucks, vans and other company trucks) to pick up and deliver mail, material, and other items over public highways
• Inspect assigned vehicle as per Metro-North policy and Federal CDL and DOT requirements and report defects to supervisor
• Process all source documents pertaining to picking up, shipping and receiving of material
• Load and unload trucks, vans, and railcars
• Unpack, count, sort, mark, and place materials received in storage
• Receives, transfers, checks, classifies, stores, and distributes materials and supplies
• Perform physical inventories
• Operate material handling equipment including forklift and turret trick to retrieved and transport material and equipment
• Complete and process required paperwork documenting materials picked up, shipped, received and issued
• Maintain all inventory transaction documents and data
• Issue material to using departments on proper withdrawal forms
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to complete required paperwork and filling out forms; ability to use a computer to enter numeric data; basic math skills; ability to work well with others; ability to communicate verbally; written comprehension and expression skills; ability to follow instructions; ability to operate material handling equipment safely

DETAILS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Handling ability required to operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, turret truck, etc.)
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry material, cartons and equipment (e.g., boxes of goods/equipment, buckets, drums, etc.) weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach items located on shelves and from various storage locations equipment
• Must be able to climb into and out of truck cabs, cargo areas and material handling
• Must be able to walk along uneven surfaces and in yards about the tracks
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time while performing tasks

DETAILS OF WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works inside and outside storeroom areas
• Works exposed to various weather conditions from extreme hot to extreme cold
• Work around moving equipment in warehouses including fork trucks, material handling equipment and trains while in and around yards
• May be required to work at height of up to 40 feet when operating turret truck to retrieve materials and goods from storeroom shelves

ASSIGNMENT

• Ability to work various hours, days, shifts and locations

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
• Must have valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (to include Hazardous material endorsement); drivers license by NYC must have metal coil endorsement or must obtain metal coil endorsement within 30 days of hire

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in a warehouse
• Experience working as an Inventory Control Clerk

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass annual physical examination
• Must obtain Material Handling Equipment Certification

RATE OF PAY

The starting rate for this position is $26.10 (70% of the full rate). The annual wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=70% > Year 2=70% > Year 3=75% > Year 4=85% > Year 5=85% > Year 6=85% > Year 7=90% > Year 8=100% The 100% full rate of pay is $37.29

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

SENIORITY

Applicants will establish seniority in the Transportation Communications International Union (TCU), the union representing Inventory Control Clerks, in accordance with the union's current collective bargaining agreement.

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

BENEFITS

• Commuter Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)
• Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)
• Pension Plans and Retirement Savings Accounts for eligible employees
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
• Work Life Services team
• Employee Resource Groups

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 Internal Candidates:

• 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.