Job Opportunity
Subway Car Mechanics (Car Inspectors)
*Excellent opportunity for Mechanics with Electrical, Electronic or Electro-Mechanical experience.
MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the
largest in the world. NYC Transit operates 24/7 bus and subway service to transport an average weekday
ridership of 7 Million passengers. We manage the largest subway car fleet in the world, the greatest number of
subway stations (469), and more buses than any other public transit agency in North America.
STARTING SALARY: $30.6228 per hour for a 40-hour work week, plus night differentials. Hourly rate is
subject to change
Benefits include paid vacation/sick days/holidays, pension plan, comprehensive health plan, deferred
compensation plan, and free NYC Transit transportation pass.
Car Inspectors maintain and repair subway cars including car body electrical, electronic, mechanical and
pneumatic equipment, truck equipment, body and truck brake rigging, electrical and pneumatic brake
equipment, subway car bodies, air conditioning and heating equipment, and electrical and electronic control
and motor equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of full-time journey-level experience in the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of large,
heavy- duty electromechanical, electric or electronic equipment and machinery.
The two years of journey-level experience must be preceded by either:
Graduation from a vocational high school, post-secondary trade/technical school or college with a
major in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical technology; or
2 years of full-time experience as a mechanic’s helper, apprentice or trainee.
To apply, send a detailed resume that includes dates of employment and any certifications/education you
earned in the trade to: Exams3@nyct.com. Please indicate Car Inspector in the subject line. To be
considered for this position, resumes must be submitted no later than February 8, 2016.
*If you are hired into this temporary position, you must pass the next Civil Service Exam for this title
with a score high enough to be appointed from the list to obtain permanent civil service status. For
Exam Schedule information visit: http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm
MTA NYC Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
