B&B Mechanic (Carpenter)

Description

Position at Long Island Rail Road

Job Title: B&B Mechanic (Carpenter)

Department: Engineering

MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road

Primary Location(s): Hillside Support Facility

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $46.78 (See Wage Progression Chart)

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, & Transportation Workers-Transportation (SMART-MW)

Closing Date (if applicable): Open Until Filled

Shift (if applicable): Day

Telework Eligible: No

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles - from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the maintenance and construction off all LIRR structural assets throughout the entire territory, including, but not limited to repairing wooden railroad bridges, trestles, tunnel supports, stations, platforms, overpasses, underpass, retaining walls and performing a variety of conventional carpentry, construction, concrete work, painting, general masonry work, tiling, and taping.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair wooden railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports.
• Repair/replace structural members of bridges.
• Performing a variety of concrete and conventional carpentry and construction work and related duties, including, but are not limited to painting, general masonry work, tiling, taping, spackling, and wallpapering, and snow removal/shoveling.
• Utilizing and/or handling both hand and power tools.
• Digging trenches and holes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 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.
• Prior carpentry or related construction experience.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) permit at time of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to give as well as receive and understand oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to read simple blueprints or drawings.
• Must provide own hand-tools and customary carpentry tools (list provided by LIRR).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trade school/vocational training in carpentry.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program

Wage Progression:

Hired after 9/24/2014

70% - 1st 365 Calendar Days

70% - 2nd 365 Calendar Days

75% - 3rd 365 Calendar Days

80% - 4th 365 Calendar Days

85% - 5th 365 Calendar Days

85% - 6th 365 Calendar Days

90% - 7th 365 Calendar Days

100% - After 2,555 Calendar Days

Internal Transfers hired prior to 9/24/2014:

1st 365 Calendar Days 70%

2nd 365 Calendar Days 75%

3rd 365 Calendar Days 80%

4th 365 Calendar Days 85%

5th 365 Calendar Days 90%

After 1825 Calendar Days 100%

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Employees driving company vehicles 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.
• Safety Sensitive
• LIRR: 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 ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the 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.
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