Maintenance Supervisor II, Welding Instructor

New York City Transit; United States; Presencial; USD 110 000 - 116 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

New York City Transit is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor II, Welding Instructor to train NYCT staff in welding techniques, safety, and equipment use across classroom, shop, and field settings.

The role emphasizes ensuring employees develop technical skills, meet NYCT rules, and maintain training records; candidates must have extensive welding knowledge and at least five years' railroad experience with supervisory exposure.

Qualificações

• Five years of full-time experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing track for a major railroad or transit authority.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide instruction in welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel.
• Maintain training records and evaluate employee progress.
• Ensure compliance with NYCT rules, procedures, safety standards, and curriculum.
• Inspect and maintain training equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, safety, and training staff.

Conhecimentos

Welding knowledge

Welding codes & specs

Demonstration skills

Weld quality evaluation

Safety rules knowledge

Communication skills

Classroom management

Training documentation

Formação académica

Railroad/transit maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Ferramentas

Welding equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Position at New York City Transit

Title: Maintenance Supervisor II, Welding Instructor (Jobvite ID 17635)

First Date: 10/16/2026
Last Date: 10/30/2026
Filing: Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Operations Support (VP’s Office) / Operations Training
Reports to: Sr. Director — Track, Infrastructure & Maintenance
Work location: TBD
Hours of Work: As required
Vacancies: 1

ONLY CURRENT MTA/NYCT TRANSIT PERMANENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION AND TO APPLY.

The MS II Welding Instructor provides classroom, shops, and field instruction to new and incumbent NYC Transit employees in welding, and related maintenance activities. Ensure employees develop the technical skills necessary to safely perform assigned work in accordance with NYCT rules, specifications, welding procedures, safety requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Responsibility:

• Provides instruction in applicable welding processes, including SMAW/Stick, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW, and oxy-fuel processes, as applicable to NYCT work.
• Teaches proper use, inspection, adjustment, and maintenance of welding machines, torches, grinders, plasma cutters, and related equipment.
• Provides instruction on welding safety, PPE, fire prevention, ventilation, hot-work requirements, and safe shop practices.
• Evaluates employee performance through written examinations, practical demonstrations, welding tests, and observation of work.
• Identifies deficiencies and provides corrective instruction, coaching, and remedial training.
• Ensures training activities are conducted in accordance with NYCT rules, procedures, safety standards, and approved curriculum.
• Maintains accurate training records, attendance, examination results, qualification records, and employee progress.
• Inspects and maintains training equipment, tools, materials, and work areas to ensure readiness and safety.
• Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating welding training materials, lesson plans, practical exercises, and qualification standards.
• Provides refresher and supplemental training when changes to equipment, procedures, rules, or work practices require additional instruction.
• Coordinates with maintenance, engineering, safety, and training personnel concerning technical requirements and employee qualification needs.
• Performs other related instructional and supervisory duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Maintenance Supervisor II Salary Range:

1^st^ Entrance $110,381.00 USD

2^nd^ Entrance $111,951.00 USD

3^rd^ Entrance $115,888.00 USD

Desired Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of welding and metal fabrication practices.
• Knowledge of welding codes, specifications, inspection requirements, and accepted welding practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain complex welding procedures clearly to employees with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and identify common welding defects.
• Knowledge of NYCT safety rules, procedures, and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop practical, hands‑on training exercises.
• Ability to maintain accurate training documentation and evaluate employee performance objectively.

Education and Experience:

Five years of full‑time‑satisfactory experience working for a major railroad or transit authority installing, maintaining, and repairing track; at least one (1) year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

To be considered for this position, current MTA employees must have at least one year of service in their current role. Eligibility to interview also requires maintaining a satisfactory record in performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

The candidate selected for this position is expected to commit to the role for a minimum of one (1) year to support operations continuity and team effectiveness.

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”).

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.