Yardmaster Trainee

Job ID: 7784

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Queens, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: West End Yard Masters

Date Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Description

Job Information

Title: Yardmaster Trainee

Department: Transportation

Post Date: 6/14/2024

Close Date: 6/28/2024

100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $48.564 Hour* (See Wage Progression Table)

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Location: Various

Reports To: Superintendent-PM Operations & Fleet Utilization

Union Affiliation: SMART UTU – Yardmasters

If you have previously applied to this position within the last 12 months (Job # 2827), there is no need to reapply. Your application may still be under consideration.

Summary

Responsible for all equipment, personnel, and activity within assigned storage yard.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

-Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, placement, and delivery of equipment.

-Responsible for assembling train consists in accordance with predetermined service requirements.

-Supervises yard crews and is responsible for all activity within his/her storage yard.

-Responsible for maintaining appropriate records, train movement logs, time and attendance, sick and accident reports.

-Required to work various shifts, including days, evening, weekends, and holidays.

-Required to wear minimum Level D type protective clothing (as prescribed by OSHA regulations) which includes, but is not limited to, safety shoes and full-length pants.

Qualifications

-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.

-A demonstrated willingness to assume responsibility for personnel and equipment.

Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

-Experience in transportation operations.

-Prior supervisory experience and the ability to develop rapport with subordinates.

-Basic Skills-Operations Training preferred.

Yardmaster training consists of two distinct phases. Phase One is 80 hours of non-compensated training, which will be scheduled for Friday and Saturday each week for a period of five weeks. Satisfactory completion of Phase One training is required to enter Phase Two, which is compensated. Phase Two is 300 days of training in specifically designated LIRR storage yards and/or terminals. Trainees must qualify on all applicable storage yards and/or terminals to be promoted to Extra Yardmaster.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including:

Full Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Care

Life Insurance

Comprehensive Sick Leave Benefits

Deferred Compensation

Vacation/Personal Leave Days

Transportation Pass Privileges

Pension Plan

In-house training seminars

Employees are granted credit for their prior company service for the purpose of the new hire wage progression.

Wage Progression for Employees Hired on or Before September 24, 2014:

70% - $33.995

75% - $36.423

80% - $38.851

85% - $41.280

90% - $43.708

100% - $48.564

New Wage Progression for Employees Hired After September 24, 2014:

70% - $33.995

70% - $33.995

75% - $36.423

80% - $38.851

85% - $41.280

85% - $40.007

90% - $43.708

100% -$48.564

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. Absence control violation(s) or more than ten sick days without medical documentation 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.