Maintenance Gang Foreman Trainee

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites applications for a Gang Foreman Trainee in the Maintenance of Equipment division. The position oversees inspection, repair, and support for shop and cleaning crews, with assignment across various locations.

The nine-month training combines classroom and field work; upon successful completion, you become a qualified Gang Foreman and gain seniority rights per the IRSA agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be a current MTA employee.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC).
• Must be QMP-A qualified, or equivalent CFR-based qualifications.
• Pass a pre-screener questionnaire to assess supervisory and admin skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a work gang and equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication and leadership skills.
• Three years rail car maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Available to work at various locations and hours.
• PC test administered at Hillside facility; Windows proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Plans work tasks, monitors progress, and ensures standards.
• Provides safety guidance to work gangs and supervises them.
• Maintains records for work, accidents, payroll, and attendance.
• Enforces LIRR, MTA and FRA regulations and procedures.
• Ensures employees are at assigned locations and safe, efficient work.
• Conducts visual audits to verify adherence to assignments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Rail car maintenance knowledge

Education

Four-year high school diploma

QMP-A qualification

CFR 238 modules knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Windows

PC test

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites applications for a Gang Foreman Trainee in the Maintenance of Equipment division. The position oversees inspection, repair, and support for shop and cleaning crews, with assignment across various locations.

The nine-month training combines classroom and field work; upon successful completion, you become a qualified Gang Foreman and gain seniority rights per the IRSA agreement.