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MTA-Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter railroad in North America, is seeking candidates for the Master Mechanic position.

You would be responsible for directing and managing the activities of General Foreman 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.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a technologically generic field, such as, but not limited to: Industrial Management, Engineering, Business or related field; In lieu of the Bachelor’s degree, a candidate can be chosen if (s)he possesses minimum of 10 years demonstrated technical experience in an Industrial or related field. 5 years of which must be demonstrated managerial or front-line supervisory experience in an industrial or related field; possess mechanical equipment related experience demonstrating responsibility managing employees (represented & management); prior experience managing a function/projects with budget management/development responsibility, possess technical (electrical and mechanical) and practical experience with rolling stock equipment including MUs, locomotive and push-pull units, diesel-hauled passenger cars and freight equipment, FRA and other regulations relating to car maintenance and operations.; the ability to deal with Unions, Federal, State and local agencies, as well as the public.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website, www.mta.info, and click on the Employment hyperlink.

The posting closes May 24, 2017.

The MTA-Long Island Rail Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.