Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Overview

The Structure Maintainer C (Ironworker) position involves performing ironwork on subway, surface, and elevated structures under supervision. Candidates must pass a Civil Service Exam for permanent status and are expected to work various shifts in different locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform ironwork on subway, surface, and elevated structures.
• Conduct structural work including incidental painting.
• Perform shoring, welding, burning, rigging, high-strength bolting, and rivet removal.
• Execute electric welding, brazing, acetylene cutting, and sheet metal work on railcar bodies.
• Load, unload, and drive trucks and vans.
• Perform related work as necessary.

Requirements

• Three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a journey-level ironworker.
• Completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the ironwork trade.
• Two years of satisfactory full-time experience as a helper or trainee in ironwork.
• Graduation from a vocational high school with a major in ironwork or a closely related field.
• Graduation from a trade school or technical school with at least 600 hours in ironwork.
• An associate degree or higher in ironwork or a closely related field.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver License in the State of New York.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work may include various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• New York City residency is not required.
• Candidates may need to complete a formalized training course during the probationary period.