Elevator & Escalator Specialist
Exam No. 0607
FILING CLOSES ON OCTOBER 22, 2019
Join our growing team to Fast Forward accessibility throughout the NYCT subway system!
MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is the largest public transportation agency in North America. The combined work of our 50,000 employees contributes to NYCT’s success in providing mass transit service throughout New York City. Elevator & Escalator Specialists help keep our services accessible, safe and efficient for the 5.6 million subway customers who ride with us each weekday.
STARTING SALARY: $46.22 PER HOUR
FOR A 40-HOUR WORK WEEK
BENEFITS:
This position offers a night and weekend salary differential, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.
JOB DUTIES:
Elevator & Escalator Specialists perform expert-level and complex work involving the diagnoses, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger or freight elevators, escalators and associated electro-mechanical equipment in MTA New York City Transit stations, shops, buildings and yards. MTA NYC Transit Elevator & Escalator Specialists will utilize state-of-the-art technology, analytical and diagnostic tools.
Special Working Conditions:
Elevator & Escalator Specialists may be required to work various shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
REQUIREMENTS:
Six (6) years of full-time journey-level experience (fully trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent mechanic) repairing electric/hydraulic elevators and/or escalators, or the equivalent. View the “How to Qualify Section” on page 2 of the Notice of Examination, for other combinations of satisfactory experience.
Driver License Requirement:
At the time of appointment you must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York.
To view detailed information about this job opportunity and to apply online for the exam, visit the MTA Careers website, CLICK HERE select “Jobs that require exams” or scan the QR code below. Once on the site, select “Elevator & Escalator Specialist”, Exam No. 0607.
Please read the Notice of Examination carefully before applying. Examination application fees will not be reimbursed if a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications.
MTA NYC Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.