Wireman

Year 2=70%>Year 3=75%>Year 4=80%>Year 5=92%>Year 6=100%. The full rate of pay is $ 45 . 67 /hour . This salary is non-negotiable, based on the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement. An exception may be granted for a journeyman rate to anyone who has one of the following: New Hire candidates who meet one (1) or more of the criterion as enumerated below will qualify for the expedited wage progression for Journeymen: + Four (4) years of full-time experience as an Electrical Worker; which includes the following job titles and industries: + Electrical, Electronics, or Communications Worker in the Armed Forces + Electrician, Electrical Worker which includes industrial, railroad, commercial, residential and low voltage electrical work + Utility or Power Plant Electrical Worker + Electronics, Communications or Computer Technician/Engineer + Electrical Apprentice or Electrical Helper + Automotive Electronic Technician, with ASE certification + HVAC experience consistent with the type of HVAC work performed by Metro North Electrical Workers, with Refrigerant Recovery Certification + Possession or completion of the following educational degrees, apprenticeships or trade program certifications. Where applicable, with required practical work experience accompanied thereto for a total of four (4) years: A four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering , Electrical Technology or associated Electrical field from an accredited college or university + A two (2) year Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or associated Electrical field from an accredited college, plus two (2) years of full-time experience performing electrical work + An accredited Trade (Vocational) School Certificate in Electrical Technology or associated electrical field, of which completion requires at least one (1) year of classroom training, plus three (3) years of full-time experience as an Electrical Worker. If additional time is spent in formal classroom training within the accredited Vocational School curriculum, then the combination of classroom and full-time experience as an Electrical Worker must equal at least four (4) years total + Completion of at least four (4) years of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program + Completion of at least two (2) years of a full-time Electrical Apprenticeship Program, plus two (2) years of full-time experience as an Electrical Worker + Possession of a valid and current FCC License For those approved for a journeyman rate, the wage progression scale is as follows: Year 1=80%>Year 2=85%>Year 3=100% of the full rate of pay. MNR Health Insurance & Vacation As a full-time employee, you are eligible for the following health and welfare benefits. Our benefits program provides flexibility, protection, and value through: + Health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans + Employee Assistance Program + Welfare Benefits, including basic and optional life, dependent life, basic and optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance + Disability benefits + Flexible Spending Accounts, including a Health Care Account and Dependent Care Account + Retirement benefits, including a retirement plan, 401(k) and 457 savings plans Seniority Applicants will establish seniority in the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW), the union representing Wiremen, in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement. Members of IBEW are subject to an initiation fee and monthly union dues. Assignments This position is located in Grand Central Terminal. Days, shifts, and hours worked may vary . OTHER INFORMATION : This is a federally regulated position subject to both pre-employment and continuous random toxicological screening. As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $105,472.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker. Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position. DETAILS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: + Must be able to lift and carry tools, materials and equipment (conduit, piping, motors, etc.) weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. + Must be able to kneel, bend, crouch, crawl and reach to access difficult-to-access work locations. + Ability to walk on uneven surfaces while navigating tracks and yard. + Pushing and pulling ability required to bend conduit. + Ability to climb onto ladders, scaffolding, lifts to inspect, install and repair overhead lighting and heaters. + Color vision required to read multiconductor colored cable using A.I.W. Corp. + 18 AWG 30/C 1000V cable sample as test standard. DETAILS OF WORKING CONDITIONS: + Must be able to work various days, shifts and locations. + Works within limits of Grand Central Terminal exposed to various temperature and weather conditions from extreme cold to extreme heat. + Works at heights up to 100 feet high on scaffolds, ladders and lifts. + Works with voltages ranging from 12 VDC to 48 VDC and up to 480 VAC. + Works in close proximity to moving railroad equipment and/or track machinery. Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.