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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

Tinsmith - Structures

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Title

Tinsmith – Structures

Department / Division

Metropolitan Transportation Authority – MTA Metro-North Railroad

Location

Various, Metro-North territory

Full / Part Time

Full Time

Deadline

Open till filled

Opening

MTA Metro-North Railroad operates out of Grand Central Terminal, serving over 86.5 million passengers daily in New York and Connecticut. As a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, our mission is to provide a safe, reliable commute with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Fabricate sheet metal fittings and ductwork from drawings. Install and repair ductwork and fittings in railroad facilities. Fabricate pans and fittings from sheet copper, and install and repair roofing, including shingles, roll roofing, tile, and roof cement.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or TASC, or an apprenticeship as a Sheet Metal Worker. Two years of work experience may substitute for vocational training.

Special Requirements

Valid Class D driver’s license or equivalent. Personal toolbox with sheet metal tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Rate of Pay

Starting rate 65% of $28.10/hour. Wage progression: Year 1 65%, Year 2 70%, Year 3 75%, Year 4 80%, Year 5 92%, Year 6 100%. Full rate 100% is $40.14/hour. Pay is based on the SMW Collective Bargaining Agreement. Journeyman rates may apply for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Health care benefits: medical, dental, and vision plans. Employee Assistance Program. Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Disability benefits. Flexible Spending Accounts. Retirement benefits: 401(k), 457 savings plans.

Seniority

Applicants establish seniority in the SMW union according to the current CBAs. Union dues and initiation fees apply.

Assignments

Work may require various hours, days, shifts, and locations across Metro-North territory.

Other Information

Position is federally regulated with pre-employment and ongoing random toxicological screening. Drivers must complete defensive driver training per MNR policy.

Physical Requirements

Lifting and carrying tools and material up to 75 lb.

Working Conditions

Work outside with varying weather conditions. Work at heights up to 50 ft. on scaffolds and ladders.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit an online application by clicking the ‘APPLY NOW’ button on the Careers Home or Job Description page. Follow the PeopleSoft Information guide for instructions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, including veterans and persons with disabilities, including military service members.

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