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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 days ago

Structure Maintainer C (Ironworker) Provisional*

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$35.90/hr - $42.24/hr

3+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Structure Maintainer – Group C (Iron Work). The role involves performing ironwork on subway, surface, and elevated structures, as well as other structural work including welding and rigging under supervision.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Structure Maintainers - Group C, under supervision, perform ironwork on subway, surface and elevated structures, including stations, enclosures and related buildings; perform other structural work as necessary including incidental painting; perform shoring, welding, burning, rigging, high-strength bolting and rivet removal on steel columns, girders, stairways, gratings and station controls; perform electric welding, brazing, acetylene cutting, and sheet metal work on bodies of multiple-unit railcars, including repair and alteration of framing, sheeting and other railcar body components; load, unload and drive trucks and vans; and perform related work

Some of the physical activities performed by Structure Maintainers - Group C and environmental conditions they experience are: working on or near tracks where live high-voltage equipment is present, climbing and descending ladders, working on elevated structures at heights of up to 160 feet and in confined spaces, working on suspended scaffolding, reaching into dark spaces and making tactile inspections, walking along trackways and catwalks in dimly lit areas, hearing and responding to warning whistles and sounds of oncoming trains, crawling under subway cars in maintenance pits, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and operating heavy machinery

Special Working Conditions: Structure Maintainers - Group C may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Qualification

Ironwork experienceWeldingRiggingHigh-strength boltingAcetylene cuttingTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a journey-level ironworker (i.e. fully trained, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced, and competent in performing ironwork); or

Completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the ironwork trade conducted or sponsored by a recognized trade union or recognized industry association or group

Two years of satisfactory full-time experience as a helper or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above; or

Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in ironwork or a closely related field; or

Graduation from a trade school or technical school with a major course of study in ironwork, or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours; or

An associate degree or higher in ironwork or a closely related field

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 will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position

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

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 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