Car Inspector

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking authority as a Car Inspector, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of public transportation. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, from inspecting and maintaining passenger cars to troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical repair and electrical inspection, along with a commitment to safety and excellence. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference in the community, this is the job for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Pension Plan

Night and Weekend Salary Differentials

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a journey-level mechanic required.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair passenger cars and rail service cars.
• Keep records and prepare reports related to inspections and repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Inspection

Maintenance of Heavy Equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Certification

A.A.S. Degree in Electromechanical Technology

Tools

Hand Tools

Lifting Equipment

Job description

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Car Inspector

First Date of Posting: 7/22/2024

Last Date of Filing: 8/2/2024

Authority SIRTOA

Department: Subways

Reports to: Superintendent, Mechanical

Hours of Work: Various

COMPENSATION PER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

The current minimum salary is $27.857222 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $39.796032 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change as per the Sheet Metal Air Transportation (SMART) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The benefits of this position include but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a comprehensive medical plan and pension plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Car Inspectors, under supervision, maintain, inspect, test, examine, lubricate, troubleshoot and make repairs and adjustments on any part of MTA Staten Island Railway’s multiple-unit passenger cars and rail service cars in the car shops, terminals, yards and on the road, including car body, electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment, truck equipment, body and truck brake rigging, electrical and pneumatic brake equipment, car bodies and associated fixtures, air conditioning and heating equipment, and electrical and electronic control and motor equipment. Operate and maintain lifting and carrying equipment associated with the placement and removal of cars and car parts; keep records and prepare reports; and perform related work. Some of the physical activities performed by Maintainer, Electricians and the environmental conditions they experience are working outdoors in all kinds of weather, crouching under cars in maintenance pits, reaching into dark spaces and making tactile inspections, making visual inspections of equipment, distinguishing colors, reading gauges and prints, climbing into and out of maintenance pits, using hand tools, hearing warnings (bell, whistle and vocal), and carrying heavy tools and equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years of full-time experience as a journey-level mechanic (i.e., a fully trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient, and competent mechanic), working from drawings, performing troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of large heavy duty electromechanical, electric or electronic equipment and machinery; or the electrical inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of multiple-unit electrical railroad cars or diesel-electric locomotives.

For the above journey-level experience to be credited, it must be preceded by one of the following:

• Two years of full-time experience as a mechanic’s helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above; or
• Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school with a major course of study in electromechanical, electrical, or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours. This school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education; or
• Graduation from a vocational high school, with a major course of study in electromechanical, electrical, or electronic technology, or a closely related field. This school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency; or
• An A.A.S. degree, or a higher degree, from an accredited college or university in electromechanical, electrical, or electronic technology or a closely related field. Accreditation must be by a regional, national, professional, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting body by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Some examples of acceptable experience include aircraft/avionics technician; power-plant technician; automotive/diesel mechanic/technician; commercial/industrial electrician; electronic systems technician; commercial/industrial HVAC technician; and elevator/escalator mechanic.

SELECTION METHOD:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”)

HOW TO APPLY

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

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.