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Car Appearance Maintainer

Job ID: 16688

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Queens, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Westside Yard Fleet Cleaning

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Description

Job Title: Car Appearance Maintainer/Oiler

Department: Maintenance of Equipment

MTA Agency: LIRR

Primary Location(s): Queens

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $36.449 *(See Wage Progression)

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Smart Transportation Division /NCF&O

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About your agency:

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

Candidates can be considered for either the Car Appearance Maintainer or Oiler position.

The Car Appearance Maintainer is responsible for maintaining the interior cleanliness of passenger cars. Duties include the removal and proper disposal of garbage from the cars, all aspects of cleaning the car interior, such as sweeping and mopping, cleaning the toilet compartments, restocking toilet compartment supplies, and cleaning the Engineer's cab, including the interior and exterior of the Engineer's windshield.

The Oiler services and cleans locomotives, transports supplies and materials, and performs a variety of support and clean-up activities in locomotive car repair yards and shop areas. Performs general cleaning of all shops, including maintenance work areas.

Responsibilities of the Car Appearance Maintainer may include, but are not limited to:

• De-icing and watering all types of train cars.

• Cleaning the interior and exterior of passenger train cars.

• Perform all sweeping, dusting, mopping, scraping, stripping, and shampooing, cleaning of seats, hardware, toilets, and toilet compartments.

• Provide paper and soap supplies where needed on passengers, bar, and parlor train cars.

Responsibilities of the Oiler position may include, but are not limited to:

• Clean locomotive engineers (interior and exterior).

• Transport supplies and materials between the work area and storage site.

• Perform variety of support and clean-up activities in locomotive car repair yards and shop areas.

• Sand and fuel locomotives.

• Must be able to work alone and unsupervised in various yards that are adequately lit.

Qualifications

• 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.

• Basic oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of hand tools and equipment.

Additional qualification of Oiler:

One to two years of basic mechanical or electrical-related work experience.

Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications for Car Appearance Maintainer:

• Prior related maintenance experience.

• Prior mechanical experience or aptitude (i.e., ability to accurately compute shop mathematics and measure surfaces using various measuring instruments and working knowledge of hand and/or power tool operations).

*In addition, in accordance with CFR219, new hires will be required to learn the requirements of Right of Way Protection (RWP) as well as perform the tasks within the West Side Yard Facility within 30 days of employment. *

Wage Progression for CAM: $ 36.449 is the 100% Rate:

70% - 1st 240 Days of Compensated Service

70% - 2nd 240 Days of Compensated Service

75% - 3rd 240 Days of Compensated Service

80% - 4th 240 Days of Compensated Service

85% - 5th 240 Days of Compensated Service

85% - 6th 240 Days of Compensated Service

90% - 7th 240 Days of Compensated Service

95% - 8th 240 Days of Compensated Service

100% - After 1,920 Days of Compensated Service

Wage Progression for Oiler: $36.449 is the 100% Rate:

70% - 1st 240 Days of Compensated Service

70% - 2nd 240 Days of Compensated Service

75% - 3rd 240 Days of Compensated Service

80% - 4th 240 Days of Compensated Service

85% - 5th 240 Days of Compensated Service

90% - 6th 240 Days of Compensated Service

90% - 7th 240 Days of Compensated Service

100% - After 1,680 Days of Compensated Service

Other Information:

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written, and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A background investigation, medical examination, and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.