Gang Foreman Trainee
3 weeks ago
Position at Long Island Rail Road
Title: Gang Foreman Trainee
Department: Maintenance of Equipment
Post Date: 10/28/2024
Close Date: Open until filled
Hay Point Evaluation: N/A
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $54.019072*(See Wage Progression Below)
Position Classification: Safety Sensitive
Location: Various
Reports To: General Foreman
Union Affiliation: Independent Railway Supervisors Association (IRSA)
If you have applied for the Gang Foreman Trainee position within the past 12 months do not need to reapply, as previous applications are still under consideration.
Summary:
Responsible to supervise the inspection, repair, support shop and cleaning gangs within the Maintenance of Equipment Department.
Training Program:
The Gang Foreman training program is approximately nine months with both classroom and field-based training. Trainees are required to demonstrate competency in a variety of shop and yard locations on various shifts. Satisfactory completion of the training program will result in the trainee becoming a qualified Gang Foreman and will be able to exercise seniority rights as provided by agreement.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Plans work tasks, monitoring work progress, and ensuring work performed meets predetermined standards.
- Responsible for the safety of work gangs under their supervision and providing technical guidance to work gangs.
- Maintains all records relevant to work performed, accidents, discipline, payroll, and attendance.
- Enforces all LIRR, MTA and FRA regulations, policies and procedures.
- Must be a current employee of the MTA.
- 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.
- Must have passed all QMP, Code of Federal Regulations 238 (CFR 238) modules and be Qualified Maintenance Person - A (QMP-A) qualified, or equivalent governmental regulations and/or qualification.
- Successful completion of a pre-screener questionnaire to assess supervisory experience, management and administrative skills and technological knowledge (to be administered by Human Resources).
- Demonstrated ability to manage a work gang and equipment.
- Must possess the ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and supervisory and leadership skills/capabilities.
- Three years related rail car maintenance experience or demonstrated equivalent and/or prior work experience in various maintenance shops and yards (as of the posting date of this bulletin).
- Must be available to work various locations and various hours.
- PC TEST: Demonstrated competency in using a personal computer and Microsoft Windows Operating System. Test will be given at the Hillside Support Facility 93-59 183rd Street, Hollis. Test scores are valid for 12 months. The PC test will be administered to those applicants who have met all of the minimum requirements.
*The above prerequisite training courses and tests must be attended on employees' own non-compensated time, not company time.
Wage Progression for employees hired before 9/24/2014 :
85% - 1st. 365 Calendar Days
87% - 2nd. 365 Calendar Days
90% - 3rd. 365 Calendar Days
93% - 4th. 365 Calendar Days
100% - After 1,460 Calendar Days
Wage progression for new employees hired after 9/24/2014:
85% - 1st. 365 Calendar Days
85% - 2nd. 365 Calendar Days
87% - 3rd. 365 Calendar Days
90% - 4Th 365 Calendar Days
90% - 5Th 365 Calendar Days
93% - 6Th 365 Calendar Days
100% - After 2,555 Calendar Days
Other Information:
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than 10 sick days in two of last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.
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.
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