Electronic Equipment Maintainer; Automotive Mechanic

Position: Electronic Equipment Maintainer (Automotive Mechanic)
Location: New York

Description JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Electronic Equipment Maintainer First Date of Posting:
Date:
December 17, 2024

Last date of Filing:
Date:
Open Until Filled Authority:
Staten Island Railway Department:
Subways Division/Unit:
Maintenance of Way

Reports to:

Superintendent, Maintenance of Way, or Designee

Work Location:

331 Bay Street, Staten Island, NYHours of Work:
Various Additional vacancies may become available.

CURRENT STATEN ISLAND RAILWAY EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY FOR THE INTERNAL POSITION AVAILABILITY NOTICE 32-2024 REPOST BY 07/03/25 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONPlease note if you previously applied to this posting, you must reapply in order to be considered.

COMPENSATION:

The current minimum salary is $ 28.792884 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $41.132692 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change as per the Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation (SMART) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a comprehensive medical plan and pension plan.

Current rate has been established by the Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Union and is non-negotiable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Senior Electronic Equipment Maintainer, with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Electronic Equipment Maintainer performs preventative maintenance, repair, rebuilding, and/or replacement work on self-propelled special equipment such as tampers, track aligners, and cranes, as well as on heavy, medium, light gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. Electronic Equipment Maintainers are responsible also for the repair and maintenance of special equipment and tools such as snow blowers, stationary and portable power generators, welding units, grinders, cutters, hand-held tampers, track drills, and the like.

Where replacement parts are no longer available, Electronic Equipment Maintainers may assist the Senior Electronic Equipment Maintainer in the design and fabrication of parts. From time to time, on a regularly recurring basis, Operating Authority Electronic Equipment Maintainers are required to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair New York City Transit Authority vehicles, the repair or maintenance of which is beyond the technical abilities of N.Y.C. Transit Authority vehicle maintainers.

Although the greater part of the Electronic Equipment Maintainer's work is performed at the NRS Shop, they are required, on a 24-hour basis, to visit field sites for the repair or adjustment of equipment, vehicles, and special tools.

Additionally, they are similarly required to report to sites on streets and thoroughfares where Authority vehicles may have become inoperative, for the purpose of making such repairs or adjustments as may be necessary to permit the unit to continue to its destination, or in the alternative, to be returned to the NRS Shop.

When so directed by the Senior Electronic Equipment Maintainer, Electronic Equipment Maintainers will train current or new employees in the operation and use of self-propelled heavy equipment in cranes, tampers, and track aligners, as well as in the operation of vehicles and special units or tools. They are also responsible for the on-going inspection of such equipment to ensure that usage is in accordance with required methods and procedures, and for reporting violations thereof to the Senior Electronic Equipment Maintainer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience with repairing and troubleshooting of diesel engines, gasoline engines, small equipment, and automotive electrical/electronic systems. Such as but not limited to two-way radios, video recording systems, back up cameras, inverters, and all other electronic devices associated with diesel engines, gasoline engines, small/heavy equipment, and all automotive electrical systems.

Must also possess a valid CDL-B driver's license free from violations.and restrictions. Successful applicants will be allowed up to six (6) months from the date of selection to obtain a CDL-B driver s license.

SELECTION METHOD:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and assessment results. All candidates are required to complete a written assessment and may also be required to participate in a practical evaluation.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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

HOW TO APPLY

MTA employees must apply via My MTA. Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC r to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

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