Structure Maintainer C (Ironworker) Provisional*

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; United States; On-site; USD 49,455 - 58,189; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A transportation authority in the United States is seeking a Structure Maintainer C (Ironworker) to perform various ironwork responsibilities on subway and elevated structures. The role requires significant physical activity and safety compliance, with compensation starting at $35.90 per hour. Applicants must have relevant ironwork experience and complete a drug screening. This position offers career progression opportunities through civil service exams.

Qualifications

• Three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a journey-level ironworker.
• Graduation from a trade school with a major in ironwork totaling 600 hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform ironwork on subway and elevated structures.
• Conduct electric welding and repair railcar bodies.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments.

Skills

Ironwork

Welding

Heavy Machinery Operation

Education

Completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in ironwork

Vocational high school with a major in ironwork

Tools

Electric Welding Equipment

Acetylene Cutting Tools

Job description

Structure Maintainer C (Ironworker) Provisional*

Job Title: Structure Maintainer – Group C ( Iron Work )

Job ID : 12523

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Information

• Last Date of Filing: Until Filled
• Authority: TA
• Department: Subway
• Division/ Unit: Maintenance of Way/Infrastructure
• Reports to: Supervision
• Work Location: Various
• Hours of Work: Various

*If you are hired into this position, you must pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list for this title to obtain permanent civil service status.

Compensation

Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Structure Maintainer - Group C is $ 3 5 .9 0 per hour for a 40-hour work week with an increase to $ 42 . 24 in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

Responsibilities

Structure Maintainers - Group C, under supervision, perform ironwork on subway, surface and elevated structures, including stations, enclosures and related buildings; perform other structural work as necessary including incidental painting; perform shoring, welding, burning, rigging, high‑strength bolting and rivet removal on steel columns, girders, stairways, gratings and station controls; perform electric welding, brazing, acetylene cutting, and sheet metal work on bodies of multiple‑unit railcars, including repair and alteration of framing, sheeting and other railcar body components; load, unload and drive trucks and vans; and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Structure Maintainers - Group C and environmental conditions they experience are: working on or near tracks where live high‑voltage equipment is present, climbing and descending ladders, working on elevated structures at heights of up to 160 feet and in confined spaces, working on suspended scaffolding, reaching into dark spaces and making tactile inspections, walking along trackways and catwalks in dimly lit areas, hearing and responding to warning whistles and sounds of oncoming trains, crawling under subway cars in maintenance pits, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and operating heavy machinery.

Special Working Conditions: Structure Maintainer s - Group C may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Education and Experience Requirements

You must meet one of the following requirements below :

1. Three years of satisfactory full‑time experience as a journey‑level ironworker (i.e. fully trained, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced, and competent in performing ironwork); or
2. Completion of a four‑year, full‑time apprenticeship in the ironwork trade conducted or sponsored by a recognized trade union or recognized industry association or group.

For the journey‑level experience in “1” above to be credited, it must be preceded by one of the following:

• Two years of satisfactory full‑time experience as a helper or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above;
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in ironwork or a closely related field;
• Graduation from a trade school or technical school with a major course of study in ironwork, or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours;
• An associate degree or higher in ironwork or a closely related field.

If you have qualifying part‑time experience, it will be credited on a prorated basis.

Experience which involves only incidental or occasional ironwork, such as mixed construction work, masonry, carpentry, auto body repair work, sheet metal work, or welding is not acceptable.

The vocational high school, technical school, or trade school must be approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Requirements to be Appointed

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title. If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.

Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Structure Maintainer – Group C . You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable such person to perform the essential functions of the job.

Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed , and if appointed , you will be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of your employment. Additionally, if you have tested positive on a drug or alcohol test or had a refusal to test during pre‑employment or while employed by a Federal DOT‑regulated employer during the applicable period, you must have completed the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, referral and education/treatment process required by federal law in order to be appointed to this safety‑sensitive position.

Residency: New York City residency is not required for this position.

English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Proof of Identity: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA Bus Company.

How to Apply

All submission instructions remain unchanged; applicants should click "APPLY NOW" and follow the online registration steps as outlined in the original job description.

Candidate Assessments

Candidates may be asked to complete an education and experience test paper and also participate in one or more of the following assessments: written, practical skills and/or structured interview.

Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other contact information by logging into your MTA profile or by sending an email to [e-mail].

Additional Information

Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized training course during your probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination.

Probationary Period: You will be required to complete a probationary period. If you do not successfully complete the probationary period, you may be terminated.

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including military service members, to apply.