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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 4 days ago

Telephone Maintainer (Provisional)*

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$37.16/hr - $43.72/hr

3+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Telephone Maintainer to install and maintain telecommunication systems. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing various types of telephones and related equipment in subway and other structures.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

No H1B

Responsibilities

Telephone Maintainers, under supervision, install, maintain, service, troubleshoot and repair various types of telephones, telephone cables and lines, fiber-optic equipment and lines, emergency, fire, and security alarms, intercoms, public address systems, and clocks; splice and maintain multiconductor telephone cables

They service telephone and communication systems and related equipment in subway, surface, and elevated structures, including stations, tunnels, enclosures, and related buildings; keep records; operate a motor vehicle; and perform related work

Some of the physical activities performed by Telephone Maintainers and environmental conditions they experience are: working outdoors in all weather conditions; distinguishing signals (dial tone, buzzing noises, etc.) on telephone and telecommunication equipment; wearing respirator equipment when required; distinguishing colors; making visual inspections of equipment; reading blueprints and schematic diagrams; using hand tools; crawling into and out of manholes; working on or near subway tracks; climbing extension ladders; and lifting and carrying heavy tools and equipment

Qualification

Telecommunication equipmentElectrical technologyElectronic technologyBlueprint readingSchematic diagram readingTroubleshootingSoft skills

Required

Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience as a fully trained technician at the journey level (i.e. knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) in the installation or maintenance of various types of telephone and/or telecommunication equipment with a telephone company and/or other companies with large installations of telephone equipment

Three years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described in paragraph '1' above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience: Two years of satisfactory full-time experience as a helper, apprentice, or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above

Graduation from a trade school or technical school with a major course of study in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours

Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology or a closely related field

An associate degree, or a higher degree, in telecommunications, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

At the time of appointment, you must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title

You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed, and if appointed, you will be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of your employment

You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

You must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA Bus Company

Benefits

Night and weekend salary differentials

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

A comprehensive medical plan

A pension plan

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees