Transit Lighting Technician — Nights & Weekends + Benefits

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend differentials

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Light Maintainer positions with MTA New York City Transit require a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, plus three years of electrical experience with two years at journey level. CDL Class B is required within 90 days of promotion, and candidates must pass safety and drug screenings.

Work locations include subway tunnels, depots, and car yards, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Medical and pension plans are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year full-time apprenticeship in the electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical trade recognized by the NYS Department of Labor or equivalent.
• Three years of electrical experience installing, maintaining, and repairing lighting systems; at least two years at journey-level; substitutions with education available.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, alter, maintain, and repair lighting and electrical systems in MTA NYC Transit facilities.
• Keep records and drive motor vehicles as part of duties.
• Work on or near train tracks, outdoors in all weather, and on elevated structures; comply with safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical experience

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

Four-year electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Light Maintainer positions with MTA New York City Transit require a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, plus three years of electrical experience with two years at journey level. CDL Class B is required within 90 days of promotion, and candidates must pass safety and drug screenings.

Work locations include subway tunnels, depots, and car yards, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Medical and pension plans are part of the benefits package.