Machine Shop Assistant Jobs in Baltimore, MD (NOW HIRING)

Description MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION A Repairman - Machinist (Metro) (8092) Open to all qualified applicants Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration offers excellent benefits. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for A Repairman - Machinist. The A Repairman - Machinist will perform rail car maintenance and be proficient in the use of engine lathe, milling, boring, presses, precision tool grinding, radial drill, and shop equipment. Must be able to read blueprints; use precision instruments and various hand tools; break down and reassemble various components, as secondary duties; perform bench work from blueprints and templates to manufacture parts; and perform in sections and repairs to brakes, truck and coupler systems, to include the removal and installation of different components.

Must be able to operate service equipment (trucks, forklifts, shop carts, 20-ton cranes, and hoists). Must be able to perform various other duties associated with the Metro Rail Car Maintenance Group. This position is located in Baltimore City.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate. Experience: Five (5) years of experience working as a Machinist. Applicants may substitute formal technical training or on-the-job training in an approved apprenticeship program for experience, on a year-for-year basis, for a maximum of two (2) years.

NOTE: A written and/or practical examination will be given to all qualified applicants to fill current and future vacancies. SUBSTITUTION INFORMATION Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position (and the duties of that position) that you held and the length of time that you held each position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations.

A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge. 2.

Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Licenses & Certifications This position requires a good driving record and a valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Maryland. Additional Information To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment

Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration foremployment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application.

This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.

Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.

You can learn about our amazing benefits here:MDOT Benefits Guide It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application). The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment.

Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Issue Date: 04-13-26.