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Job Description

Overview

The Carman position at Metro-North Railroad involves maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and modifying mechanical equipment on rail rolling stock. This safety-sensitive role requires a high school diploma and relevant vocational training or experience in mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, and repair car body components on all rail rolling stock.
  • Install all carbody glazing (windows) on rail rolling stock.
  • Perform periodic visual inspections of train components to repair or replace defective or worn mechanical parts.
  • Inspect and repair safety devices, wheels, truck components, and traction mechanisms.
  • Operate support equipment while performing inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain air brake systems on passenger equipment.
  • Install mechanical train car modifications according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Apply paint stenciling, lettering, and train decals on car bodies.
  • Complete required documentation to comply with Metro-North, State, and Federal requirements.
  • Perform welding on components and equipment related to passenger rolling stock.
  • Reference written documents while troubleshooting or maintaining equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
  • Completion of vocational or apprentice training as a Machinist or Mechanic, or two years of experience as a Mechanic or Carpenter.
  • Burning and/or welding qualifications required for certain positions.
  • Must become and maintain Qualified Maintenance Personnel (QMP) qualification.
  • Hearing conservation may be needed for some positions.

Additional Information

  • Must be able and willing to work various shifts, Metro-North locations, and days.
  • Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work on trains inside various maintenance shops and in the yard during inclement weather.
  • Exposed to hazmat materials and works in close proximity to moving equipment.
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