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MTA Gang Lineman - C&S in Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Gang Lineman - C&S
Job ID: 8641
Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad
Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Telecommunications H&H
Date Posted: Aug 26, 2024
Description
POSTING NO. : 8641
JOB TITLE : Gang Lineman - C&S
DEPT/DIV : Telecommunications H&H
LOCATION : Westchester County
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
DEADLINE :
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline.
Opening :
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroad s in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service and rewarding opportunities to its employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
GANG LINEMAN install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground communications wiring, equipment, and fixtures, and install and maintain poles.
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Install communication cable in overhead and underground locations
Install and maintains poles and pole lines along right-of-way
Set poles and anchors by hand and with hydraulic tamper
Transport and move various items (e.g., tools, materials, equipment, etc.) to work locations or other areas as instructed
Remove trees and debris from right-of-way during emergencies
Dig ditches, trenches and holes in the ground for pole and cable placement using bars, shovels and other tools
Remove existing cable and install new cable (along right of way, in shops, buildings, etc.) by pulling cable by hand or with tugger
Assemble hardware and components (e.g., hangers, termination boxes, ladder racks, ceiling trays, etc.)
Climb poles, ladders, and structures to access overhead work locations
Use bucket truck to access overhead work locations
Operate backhoe and excavator to dig trenches and holes
Clear snow on or about C & S property using shovels and snow blowers
Operate power tools (e.g., chainsaw, string trimmer, etc.) to clear brush and branches from right of way, yard and C&S locations
Perform other related duties
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
Valid driver’s license
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or higher within 150 days of transfer/hire date
PREFERRED:
Construction or labor experience
Experience pulling cable
Experience with heavy machinery
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Reading comprehension ability; interpersonal skills; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; knowledge of operating and safety rules; knowledge of physical characteristics; must be safety conscious; knowledge of basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must complete Metro-North C&S Dept. boom truck operation training and lineman training school
Rate of Pay
The starting rate of 65% for this position is equivalent to $23.45 . The wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=65%>Year 2=70%>Year 3=75%>Year 4=80%>Year 5=92%>Year 6=100%. The full rate of pay is $36.07/hour .
This salary is non-negotiable, based on the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
An exception may be granted for a journeyman rate to anyone who has one of the following:
New Hire candidates who meet one (1) or more of the criterion as enumerated below will qualify for the expedited wage progression for Journeymen:
Four (4) years of full-time experience as an Electrical Worker; which includes the following job titles and industries:
Electrical, Electronics, or Communications Worker in the Armed Forces
Electrician, Electrical Worker which includes industrial, railroad, commercial, residential and low voltage electrical work
Utility or Power Plant Electrical Worker
Electronics, Communications or Computer Technician/Engineer
Electrical Apprentice or Electrical Helper
Automotive Electronic Technician, with ASE certification
HVAC experience consistent with the type of HVAC work performed by Metro North Electrical Workers, with Refrigerant Recovery Certification
Possession or completion of the following educational degrees, apprenticeships or trade program certifications. Where applicable, with required practical work experience accompanied thereto for a total of four (4) years: A four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or associated Electrical field from an accredited college or university
A two (2) year Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or associated Electrical field from an accredited college, plus two (2) years of full-time experience performing electrical work
An accredited Trade (Vocational) School Certificate in Electrical Technology or associated electrical field, of which completion requires at least one (1) year of classroom training, plus three (3) years of full-time experience as an Electrical Worker. If additional time is spent in formal classroom training within the accredited Vocational School curriculum, then the combination of classroom and full-time experience as an Electrical Worker must equal at least four (4) years total
Completion of at least four (4) years of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Completion of at least two (2) years of a full-time Electrical Apprenticeship Program, plus two (2) years of full-time experience as an Electrical Worker
Possession of a valid and current FCC License
For those approved for a journeyman rate, the wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=80%>Year 2=85%>Year 3=100% of the full rate of pay.
Seniority
Applicants will establish seniority in the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW), the union representing Lineman, in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement.
Members of IBEW are subject to an initiation fee and monthly union dues.
Assignments
Assignments can be at any location throughout Metro-North territory. The hours, shifts, and days worked may vary.
OTHER INFORMATION :
This is a federally regulated position subject to both pre-employment and continuous random toxicological screening.
As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $ 108,638 .00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.
Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
Details of physical activities include, but are not limited to:
Pushing and pulling ability required to move boxes, pull cable, etc
Ability to crawl, crouch, stoop and reach to access difficult to access work locations (e.g., beneath platforms, under trailers, etc.)
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces while navigating tracks and yard
Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally up to 75 lbs. (generators, batteries, etc.)
Ability to climb wood and steel poles and other structures
Details of work conditions include, but are not limited to:
Must be able to work various days, shifts and locations
Must be available to be on call for assignments
Works outside exposed to various weather conditions
Works in wet and muddy conditions ( e.g. shallow water, swamps, etc.)
Works in confined spaces underneath platforms, trailers, etc
Works at heights up to 75 ft.; occasionally up to 200 ft
Must be able to work from a bucket truck
Works along right-of-way, in shops and yards In close proximity to moving train equipment
Must be able to navigate and work in shallow water (up to 12 inches deep), mud, hills and embankments
Works primarily with others to accomplish tasks
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the "Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.
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.
MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.