Machinist - M of W (Structures)

**Description** Job Title: Machinist – M of W (Structures) Department: M of W MTA Agency: Metro\-North Railroad Primary Location(s): Various Salary Range: See wage progression chart below Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/Non\-DOT Regulated Union Affiliation: Agreement Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled Shift (if applicable): Any Title 55\-a (yes or no): Not Applicable Other: Not Telework eligible ABOUT THE AGENCY MTA Metro\-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86\.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro\-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro\-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees. Metro\-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the listed Application Deadline. JOB SUMMARY Machinists troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical machinery systems related to the Track and Structures department DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to: * Repairs and maintains motorized equipment, such as: loaders, compressors, welders, * generators, and backhoes. * Repairs and maintain power tools, such as: drills, saws, sawzalls, etc. * Repairs and maintains hydraulic systems. * Repairs and maintains gasoline and diesel engines. * Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma AND * Vocational or apprentice training as a Machinist or Mechanic working with motors, bearings, * pulleys, etc. OR * Two (2\) years of experience as a Mechanic (e.g., Pump Mechanic, Building Maintenance * Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, etc.) working on sump pumps, Alternating Current (AC) * motors and/or fan systems * Must possess personal tool box with Machinist tools. * Valid driver's license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicology testing. RATE OF PAY The starting rate for this position is $28\.10/hour (70% of the full rate). The annual wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1 \& 2\= 70% Year 3\= 75% Year 4\= 80% Year 5 \& 6\= 85% Year 7\= 90% Year 8\= 100% The 100% full rate of pay is $40\.14/hour. Credit toward the wage progression shall be granted with satisfactory documented proof of: * Completed a verified four\-year, bona fide machinists' apprenticeship program OR * Four (4\) years of verified full\-time practical experience in the craft and can provide proof thereof * (by means of a card or certificate) * Prior experience as a mechanic on another railroad. Applicants hired with four (4\) or more years of documented mechanic ex...