B&B Mechanic (Vehicle Operator)

New Jersey Transit Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking skilled maintenance personnel with a Class-A CDL and experience in masonry, carpentry, and steel. The role involves repairing and constructing structures, delivering materials, and performing concrete work across multiple NJ Transit locations. Candidates must pass background checks and a physical, and must be able to travel as required.

Starting pay is $34.40 per hour. Wood‑Ridge, NJ with travel to NJ Transit sites; unionized position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Carpentry, masonry and steel skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Must understand standard construction policies.
• Mathematical and mechanical aptitude required.
• Read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Able to pass background, drug screening and physical.

Responsibilities

• Repair and construct structures such as railings, doors, stairs, roofs and walls.
• Deliver materials and move heavy equipment as assigned.
• Mix, pour and finish concrete.
• Install temporary supports during steel removal.
• Rig steel for installation or removal.
• Perform light repairs on vehicles and inspect daily for safety.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Steel

Reading/Interpretation

Education

CDL-A

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

**Only candidates with a Class-A (CDL A) Driver's License and experience with masonry, steel, and/or carpentry experience will be considered*

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Repair and construct a variety of structures including railings, doors, stairs roofs, walls, and ceilings
• Deliver materials and pick-up heavy equipment and tools to areas as assigned
• Mix concrete, mortar, pour and finish concrete
• Install temporary supports to hold structures in place while decayed steel is removed
• Rig steel for installation or removal
• Perform light running repairs to assigned vehicles
• Inspect vehicle daily for safety and damage
• Maintain a safe work environment

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be able to: demonstrate carpentry, steel, and masonry ability
• work effectively under pressure and in all weather conditions
• demonstrate ability to communicate well with others at all levels
• understand and know standard construction policies
• have mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• successfully pass background, drug screening and physical
• provide a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) and clean 7-year driving history
• possess a h‑school diploma or GED

Work Location:

• Wood‑Ridge, NJ; Various – B&B Mechanics/Vehicle Operators must be willing and able to travel to any of our NJ Transit locations as required.

Rate of pay:

This is a unionized position. The pay rates are non‑negotiable. The starting pay rate for this position is $34.40.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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