Car Inspector (Subway Car Mechanic)

Mta-New York City Transit

103d • $38 - $45

About The Position

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. NYC Transit operates 24/7 bus and subway service to transport an average weekday ridership of 5 million passengers. We manage the largest subway car fleet in the world, the greatest number of subway stations (469), and more buses than any other public transit agency in North America. Car Inspectors, under supervision, maintain, inspect, test, examine, lubricate, troubleshoot and make repairs and adjustments on any part of the MTA NYC Transit's multiple-unit subway cars and subway service cars in the car shops, terminals, yards and on the road, including subway car body, electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment, truck equipment, body and truck brake riggings, electrical and pneumatic brake equipment, subway car bodies, and associated fixtures, air conditioning and heating equipment, and electrical and electronic control and motor equipment, maintain and repair subway car washers and shop equipment; operate and maintain lifting and carrying equipment associated with the placement and removal of subway cars and subway car parts; keep records and prepare reports; and perform related work.

Requirements

• 3 years of full-time satisfactory experience as a journey-level mechanic working from drawings.
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of large heavy duty electromechanical, electric or electronic equipment.
• Experience in inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of multiple-unit electrical railroad cars or diesel electric locomotives.
• 2 years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level plus completion of specific training or education.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school with a major in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology.
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology.
• An Associate degree in Applied Science or higher in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, test, examine, lubricate, troubleshoot and make repairs and adjustments on subway cars.
• Work on electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
• Maintain and repair subway car washers and shop equipment.
• Operate and maintain lifting and carrying equipment for subway cars and parts.
• Keep records and prepare reports.

Benefits

• Night and weekend salary differentials.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Comprehensive medical plan.
• Pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Associate degree