**Description**
**Job Title:** Master Mechanic **(Various Locations)**
**Department:** Maintenance of Equipment
**MTA Agency:** LIRR
**Primary Location(s):** LIRR Service Area
**Salary /Additional Compensation Details:**
$134,390 \- $167,988
**Regulated/ Safety Sensitive:** Yes
**Union Affiliation:** None
**Closing Date:** 05/01/2026
**About your agency:**
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.
**This is a Non\-Represented Position.**
**Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.**
**Summary**:
Responsible for directing and managing the activities of General Foremen who manage line supervision in maintenance, car cleaning, inspection and running repair activities and oversee all activities of workforce. In addition, this position is also responsible for handling all personnel, administrative and labor/union matters, addressing discipline and developing and managing budget activities. Must be able and available to continuously work various shifts, holidays and weekends to support a 24/7 operation.
**Responsibilities**:* Direct and supervise the activities of General Foremen and oversee all activities of maintenance, car cleaning, inspection and running repair of the rolling stock consistent with the needs of service as well as FRA/CFR regulations.
* Manage personnel, administrative and labor issues within jurisdiction. Act as a charging official in disciplinary situations. Oversee and initiate disciplinary charges and enforce the carrier’s policies and procedures. Participate in the formulation of grievance responses, disciplinary actions up to termination and assess discipline decisions. Participate in the development of the budget and manages budget activities.
* Evaluation and oversight of all maintenance, repair, and inspection activities to identify training, tooling or other needs. Analyze daily train performance reports and identity failure trends. When needed re\-align maintenance or operational practices to address failure trend Ensure Ensure appropriate level of staff to accomplish goals, prioritize work of staff and ensure labor rules and company policy are adhered to and enforced. Develop budgetary needs to accomplish goals, establish goals for areas under jurisdiction
* Provide technical expertise and recommend appropriate course of action to pertinent departments rega...