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Car Repairman Trainee

Long Island Rail Road

Queens, NY

$46.78/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Car Repairman Trainee
 
Department: Maintenance of Equipment
 
MTA Agency: LIRR
 
Primary Location(s): Various
 
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $46.78/hr (See wage progression chart)
 
Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive
 
Union Affiliation: 
 
Closing Date (if applicable): 8/17/2026
 
Shift (if applicable): Various
 
Other: 
 
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.
 
 
JOB SUMMARY:
Builds, rebuilds, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, replaces and inspects locomotives, passenger railroad cars and components (diesel and MU) in accordance with Federal (AAR, FRA, DOT) and LIRR/MTA regulations and standards.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Inspect, repair, maintain and install various components, subsystems, and car bodies of rolling stock equipment, including, but not limited to, air-brake, doors, glazing, seats, truck, coupler and draft gear assemblies.
  • Perform daily and periodic tests of air-brake systems as required by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
  • Perform daily and periodic mechanical inspections as required by the CFR.
  • Performs scheduled and on demand passenger railroad car equipment maintenance tasks such as: (but not limited to) air brake tests; removing and replacing defective parts; repairs to and maintenance of floors, seats, windows, lights, toilets, coupler assemblies, car body components, HVAC systems, brake rigging, wheels and horns.
  • Welding, painting and stenciling of numbers/letters on railroad passenger cars (diesel and MU).
  • Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Work sites may be located throughout the LIRR system which extends from Manhattan to Montauk.
 
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 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.
  • Must possess one of the following:
  • A minimum of four years of documented mechanical experience;
  • A combination of four years of full-time or part-time trade, vocational or military training schools in a mechanical discipline and documented work experience;
  • Two of more years of railroad or transit railcar maintenance experience;
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or higher with two years of mechanical experience and/or training;
  • A current LIRR employee with four years of LIRR work history and two years of mechanical experience and/or training.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Mechanical Ability: must possess a working understanding of mechanical principles, as well as the ability to remove and replace various parts and components.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of the proper use of hand/power tools, measuring and testing devices.
  • Must be able to trouble shoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Must be able to perform tasks as directed by procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
  • Must be able to read/interpret various drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Must be familiar with basic personal computer operations within a Windows environment.
  • Familiarity with diesel engines and the interplay between electricity and motors is highly desirable.
  • Must possess an understanding of safety methodology.
  • Must be able to perform lifting tasks of 70 pounds from track level onto a rail car.
  • Must be able to work various shifts at various locations throughout the LIRR system, which extends from Manhattan to Montauk.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Candidates must pass a written exam, a panel interview and a practical exam to demonstrate competency.
  • Upon employment, candidates will be admitted into the Car Repairman training program.
  • Successful completion of this program is a condition of employment.
  • Car Repairman hired or transferred into this position under this bulletin must take the Phase II Road Car Inspector (RCI) training program when offered. A Car Repairman who fails to qualify as a Road Car Inspector (RCI) will be handled as per the provisions of the controlling labor agreement, which includes possible termination of employment.
 
WAGE PROGRESSION:
Employees Hired Before 9/24/2014:
80% - 1st 365 Calendar Days
90% - 2nd 365 Calendar Days
100% - After 730 Calendar Days

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