Transit Lighting Technician (Electrician)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Light Maintainer to install, inspect, test, and repair lighting and electrical systems across NYC Transit facilities, including tunnels and yards.

Applicants must complete a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, with several years of relevant electrical experience and meeting NY state requirements. This regular full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and diverse work locations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year full-time apprenticeship in electrical/electro-mechanical trade.
• Three years of electrical experience installing, maintaining, and repairing lighting systems, with at least two years at journey level.
• Education substitutions allow 600 hours of trade/technical training or related degrees.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, alter, maintain and repair lighting and electrical systems in facilities.
• Keep records and drive motor vehicles.
• Work in subway tunnels, depots, yards and elevated structures; endure varied weather and shifts.

Skills

Electrical experience

Education

4-year electrical apprenticeship

600-hour trade/technical program

Vocational high school in electrical tech

AAS in electrical/electro-mechanical tech

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Light Maintainer to install, inspect, test, and repair lighting and electrical systems across NYC Transit facilities, including tunnels and yards.

Applicants must complete a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, with several years of relevant electrical experience and meeting NY state requirements. This regular full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and diverse work locations.