Job Title: Carman Wreck Crew
Job ID: 92808
This position primarily works out of North White Plains, NY.
Application Deadline: May 4, 2018

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining and inspecting mechanical equipment on freight trains and rerailing derailed trains.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components andequipment on all Metro-North freight cars and some rolling stock to include but not limited to: safety devices, wheels, truck components, car bodies, and piping.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain air brake systems on freight equipment to include pneumatic operating units, piping, valves, and car suspension.
• Perform periodic visual inspections of freight train components for proper operation and functionality in accordance with Metro-North, State, and Federal regulations.
• Transfer derailed locomotive and freight trains onto tracks using hydraulic jacks, wheel dollies, rerailers, cable cranes, and hydraulic piston cranes in collaboration with Metro-North Track, Power, and Transportationdepartments.
• Operate and maintain high pressure rail washer equipment including the diesel engine, high pressure water pumps, and scrubbers, used to remove residue, improve traction and reduce wheel slippage on railroad tracks.
• Respond to freight train road calls within Metro-North territory by traveling to the location and making minor repairs to handbrakes, brake shoes, cut levers, valves, couplers, etc.
• Measure outside agency locomotive trains and equipment, ensuring there is proper height and width clearance to operate within Metro-North territory and provide modification suggestions when necessary.
• Operate support equipment (i.e., crane, support vehicle) while maintaining freight trains and responding to derailments.
• Install freight train modifications in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructions.
• Apply paint stenciling, lettering, and train decals on car bodies in accordance with American Association of Railroads and to meet Federal Railroad Administration’s Code of Federal Regulations.
• Perform stick and oxy-acetylene welding to interior and external mechanical train components and equipment.
• Complete required information tracking and documents to comply with Metro-North, State and Federal requirements.
• Reference written documents (e.g. operating, manufacturing, or field manuals) while troubleshooting or maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
• Minimum of a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).
• American Welding Society (AWS) certified welding experience.
• Prior experience repairing, installing, or maintaining heavy equipment such as automobiles, aircrafts, boats, rolling stock, etc.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required for this position. Candidates who do not already possess a Class B CDL must possess a Class B permit and obtain licensing within 60 days of transfer/hire date.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Mechanical aptitude; knowledge of hand and power tools and their appropriate use; reading comprehension ability; interpersonal skills; skilled in exercising independent judgement; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions; must be able to work under pressure and time constraints; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; knowledge of operating and safety rules; ability to weld; verbal communication skills; ability to work with others in teams; ability to follow instructions; attention to detail; ability to troubleshoot mechanical errors and take corrective action; critically thinking ability; problem solving skills; ability and willingness to learn; must be safety conscious.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must become respirator qualified within 15 days of hire date.
• Must be able to respond within one hour of being notified for emergency service.

Rate of Pay
The starting rate for this position is $25.19 (70% of the full rate). The 100% full rate of pay is $35.98. The annual wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=70% > Year 2=70% > Year 3=75% > Year 4=82% > Year 5=85% > Year 6=100%.

This salary is non-negotiable, based on the TWU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Must be available and able to respond on short notice 24/7 to events and emergencies as required to any location throughout Metro-North territory.

To apply, go to the MTA Employment Portal at http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/ and click on Metro-North Railroad.

MTA METRO-NORTH RAILROAD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.