Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Overview

The Carpenter position at Metro-North Railroad involves cutting, shaping, and installing building materials for various structures including buildings, bridges, and work facilities. This role is part of the Maintenance of Way department and requires a strong understanding of carpentry practices and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Layout and frame wood and metal stud walls, and install sheetrock or wall paneling.
• Frame out and deck building roofs, overhangs, and canopies.
• Install and repair cabinet frames, doors, drawers, and countertops.
• Install and repair wood flooring using plywood, oak wood, or tongue and groove joints.
• Layout, install, and repair drop ceiling grids and tiles.
• Install and replace station platform edge boards using lag bolts.
• Fabricate and install wood staircases with railings according to safety codes.
• Install and repair wooden doors, door frames, and hinges.
• Construct and install wooden decks and railings for office trailers.
• Construct concrete forms to specified measurements.
• Shape or cut wood materials to specified measurements using tools.
• Transport material, tools, and equipment to job sites.
• Clear snow from station platforms and train yards.
• Perform other work as assigned under the scope of a B & B Mechanic.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Vocational or apprentice training in carpentry or two years of carpentry experience.
• Must possess valid NYS Class D Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Must have personal tool box with Carpenter tools.
• Must be respirator qualified or able to become respirator qualified.
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to use carpentry tools.
• Ability to accurately measure distances and read ruler and tape measurements.
• Basic arithmetic skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in teams.
• Knowledge of operating and safety rules and standards.

Additional Information

• Works outside exposed to various weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work various hours, days, shifts, and locations throughout Metro-North territory.