Full-Time

Structure Maintainer

Mason

Updated on 9/10/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$37.16 - $43.72/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Work locations are various New York City Transit properties; shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Associate's

Category
Building Trades

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Requirements
  • Two and one-half years of satisfactory full-time journey-level experience as a mason or in a closely related trade, such as bricklaying, plastering, tile setting, or mosaic and terrazzo work; or an approved combination of experience and masonry-related education; or completion of a recognized four-year masonry apprenticeship.
  • A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license with no disqualifying restrictions must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Ability to pass the required medical examination and perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and comply with random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Ability to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States before employment.
  • Ability to pass the next Civil Service Exam and be hired from the resulting list to obtain permanent civil service status.
Responsibilities
  • Perform general masonry work in New York City Transit properties under supervision.
  • Install and repair cinder and cement blocks and ceramic tile.
  • Install cement sidewalks and floors.
  • Install and repair gratings, ducts, manholes, drains, and sewers.
  • Mix mortar and concrete and pour concrete.
  • Load, unload, and drive motor vehicles.
  • Walk and work along tracks and perform flagging duties.
  • Work in confined spaces, on scaffolds and lifts, along subway tracks, and around trains and catwalks.
  • Use hand tools and lift and carry heavy tools and equipment.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to audible and visual signals.
  • Work various shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
  • June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
  • Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.

What critics are saying

  • Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
  • The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
  • Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
  • Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
  • Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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