Gang Foreman Trainee

Description

Job Title: Gang Foreman Trainee	Department: Maintenance of Equipment
MTA Agency: LIRR	Primary Location(s): Various
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $59.314642  (Rate Effective 6/16/2025) (See Wage Progression Below)	Safety Sensitive
Union Affiliation: Independent Railway Supervisors Association (IRSA)	Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About your agency: Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

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. 
• Responsible for ensuring employees are working at their assigned locations throughout their entire shift and ensure work is being performed as assigned in a safe and efficient manner.  
• Conduct visual audits throughout the workday to ensure employees are  at their assigned locations.  

• 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.

• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
• Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.
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