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Overview

The Car Repairman Trainee position at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) involves building, rebuilding, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, replacing, and inspecting locomotives and passenger railroad cars in compliance with federal and LIRR/MTA regulations. LIRR is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the United States, serving millions of riders across its extensive system.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, maintain and install various components, subsystems, and car bodies of rolling stock equipment.
  • Perform daily and periodic tests of air-brake systems as required by the Code of Federal Regulations.
  • Conduct daily and periodic mechanical inspections as required by the CFR.
  • Perform scheduled and on-demand passenger railroad car equipment maintenance tasks.
  • Weld, paint, and stencil numbers/letters on railroad passenger cars.
  • Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Work sites may be located throughout the LIRR system.

Requirements

  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC).
  • A minimum of four years of documented mechanical experience or a combination of training and experience.
  • Two or more years of railroad or transit railcar maintenance experience.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher with two years of mechanical experience and/or training.
  • A current LIRR employee with four years of LIRR work history and two years of mechanical experience and/or training.
  • Must possess a working understanding of mechanical principles.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Must be able to read/interpret various drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Must be familiar with basic personal computer operations within a Windows environment.
  • Must be able to perform lifting tasks of 70 pounds from track level onto a rail car.

Additional Information

  • Candidates must pass a written exam, a panel interview, and a practical exam to demonstrate competency.
  • Successful completion of the Car Repairman training program is a condition of employment.
  • Car Repairman must take the Phase II Road Car Inspector (RCI) training program when offered.
  • Employees hired before 9/24/2014 have a wage progression structure based on years of service.
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