Tinsmith - Structures

Job Title:

Tinsmith – Structures

Department:
Station Operations

MTA Agency:
Metro‑North Railroad

Primary Location(s):
Various

Salary Range:
See wage progression chart below

Regulated/Safety Sensitive:
Safety Sensitive/Non‑DOT Regulated

Union Affiliation:
Agreement

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Shift: Any

Title 55‑a:
Not Applicable

Other:
Not Telework eligible

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.

• Fabricates sheet metal fittings and ductwork from drawings
• Installs and repairs ductwork and fittings in railroad facilities
• Fabricates pans and fittings from sheet copper Installs and repairs roofing, such as: shingles, roll roofing, tile, and roof cement

Knowledge of telephone cable color codes; ability to read prints and use test equipment; knowledge of electrical laws; verbal and written communication skills.

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) or apprentice training as Sheet Metal Worker
• Two (2) years work experience may be substituted for vocational training

• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or equivalent; must have personal toolbox with Sheet Metal tools
• This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicology testing.

The starting rate of 70% for this position is equivalent to $31.67. The wage progression scale is as follows:
Year 1=70%>

Year 2=70%>

Year 3=75%>

Year 4=80%>

Year 5=85%>

Year 6=85%>

Year 7=90%>

Year 8=100%. The full rate of pay is $45.24/hour. This salary is non‑negotiable, based on the SMW Collective Bargaining Agreement.

An exception may be granted for a journeyman rate to anyone who has one of the following:

• Completed a four-year, bona fide sheet metal workers’, plumbers’ or pipe fitters’ apprenticeship program, OR
• Has had four (4) years of full-time practical experience in the craft and can provide proof thereof (by means of a card or certificate)

For those approved for a journeyman rate, the wage progression scale is as follows: 80>85>85>90>100% of the full rate of pay.

Applicants will establish seniority in the Sheet Metal Workers (SMW), the union governing Tinsmiths, in accordance with the union's current collective bargaining agreement. Members of the SMW are subject to an initiation fee and monthly union dues.

• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

• Works outside exposed to various weather conditions Works at heights up to 50 ft. on scaffolds and ladder

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.

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