B&B Mechanic; Carpenter

Job Title:

B&B Mechanic (Carpenter)

Department:
Engineering

MTA Agency:
Long Island Rail Road

Primary Location(s):
Hillside Support Facility

Hourly Rate of Pay: $42.60 (See Wage Progression Chart)

Regulated/Safety Sensitive:
Safety Sensitive

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

Shift: Day;
Telework Eligible:
No

Responsible for the maintenance and construction of all LIRR structural assets across the entire territory, including repairing wooden railroad bridges, trestles, tunnel supports, stations, platforms, overpasses, underpasses, retaining walls, and performing a variety of conventional carpentry, construction, concrete work, painting, general masonry work, tiling, and taping.

• Repair wooden railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports.
• Repair/replace structural members of bridges.
• Perform a variety of concrete and conventional carpentry and construction work, including painting, general masonry work, tiling, taping, spackling, wallpapering, and snow removal/shoveling.
• Utilize and/or handle hand and power tools.
• Dig trenches and holes.

• 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 driver’s license and be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s 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).

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

• 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 1,825 Calendar Days – 100%

• Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years, or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• Safety Sensitive.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.