Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Overview

The B&B Mechanic - Ironworker position at Metro-North Railroad involves cutting, fabricating, and repairing steelwork on buildings, bridges, and structures. This role is safety sensitive and requires working at heights, utilizing various tools and techniques to ensure structural integrity.

Responsibilities

• Cut and fabricate steel members to specifications for Track & Structures work gangs.
• Fabricate and repair steelwork on buildings, bridges, and railroad structures.
• Prepare and clean steel by removing rust and deteriorated segments using appropriate tools.
• Paint finished steel members with brushes and/or paint guns.
• Use pneumatic, electric, and hand tools while performing ironwork tasks.
• Work at heights of up to 60 feet on scaffolds, bridges, and structures.
• Prepare and operate oxy-acetylene torch for cutting steel plates.
• Measure steel members to ensure they fit desired specifications.
• Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts according to blueprints.
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members.
• Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place using cranes.
• Temporarily align structural steel members for permanent bolting or welding.
• Fabricate steel members according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Force structural steel members into final position using hand tools.
• Cut, bend, and grind steel members using metal shears, torches, or grinders.
• Fasten or secure steel members to hoist cables using chains or ropes.
• Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging to move heavy equipment.
• Drive drift pins through holes in steel members to align them.
• Dismantle existing structures using various tools.
• Perform other work as assigned under the scope of an Ironworker.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Vocational or apprentice training in Ironwork or Welding.
• Two years of experience performing Ironwork or Welding.
• Familiarity with steel work and Ironworker tools.
• Skilled in operating oxy-acetylene torches and other Ironworker tools.
• Ability to accurately measure distances.
• Mechanical aptitude and safety consciousness.
• Reading comprehension and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work under pressure.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for oxygen and acetylene blowpipe.
• Must have personal tool box with Ironworker tools.
• Must possess a valid New York State Class D driver’s license.
• Must be respirator qualified or able to become respirator qualified.

Additional Information

• Position is not telework eligible.
• Ability to work various hours, days, shifts, and locations throughout Metro-North territory is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Works outside exposed to various weather conditions.
• Works at heights up to 60 ft on scaffolds, ladders, and bridges.