B&B Mechanic (Carpenter)

**Description** Job Title: B\&B Mechanic (Carpenter) Department: Engineering MTA Agency: Long Island Rail Road Primary Location(s): Hillside Support Facility 100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $42\.60 (See Wage Progression Chart) Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive Union Affiliation: Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, \& Transportation Workers\-Transportation (SMART\-MW) Closing Date (if applicable): Open Until Filled Shift (if applicable): Day Telework Eligible: No Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75\.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the maintenance and construction off all LIRR structural assets throughout the entire territory, including, but not limited to repairing wooden railroad bridges, trestles, tunnel supports, stations, platforms, overpasses, underpass, retaining walls and performing a variety of conventional carpentry, construction, concrete work, painting, general masonry work, tiling, and taping. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Repair wooden railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports. * Repair/replace structural members of bridges. * Performing a variety of concrete and conventional carpentry and construction work and related duties, including, but are not limited to painting, general masonry work, tiling, taping, spackling, and wallpapering, and snow removal/shoveling. * Utilizing and/or handling both hand and power tools. * Digging trenches and holes. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* Must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized accredited organization. * Prior carpentry or related construction experience. * Must have a valid Drivers License and be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) permit at time of hire. * Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. * Must be able to give as well as receive and understand oral and written instructions. * Must be able to read simple blueprints or drawings. * Must provide own hand\-tools and customary carpentry tools (list provided by LIRR). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Trade school/vocational training in carpentry. * Completion of an apprenticeship program Wage Progression: Hired after 9/24/2014 70% \- 1st 365 Calendar Days 70% \- 2nd 365 Calendar Days 75% \- 3rd 365 Calendar Days 80% \- 4th 365 Calendar Days 85% \- 5th 365 Calendar Days 85% \- 6th 365 Calendar Days 90% \- 7th 365 Calendar Days 100% \- After 2,555 Calendar Days Internal Transfers hired prior to 9/24/2014: 1st 365 Calendar Days 70% 2nd 365 Calendar...