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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Operates regional public transit network

Structure Maintainer E - Plumber

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$37.16 - $43.72/hr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PhD, Associate's
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In PersonWork location is listed as various; raw ATS location is Brooklyn, NY.
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Meet one of the following experience or training pathways: three years of full-time journey-level plumbing experience; two years of full-time journey-level plumbing experience plus either two years as a plumbing helper, apprentice, or trainee, 600 hours at an approved trade or technical school with a plumbing or closely related major, graduation from a vocational high school with a plumbing major, or an associate degree or higher in plumbing or a closely related field; or graduation from a recognized four-year full-time plumbing apprenticeship program.
  • At appointment, possess either a New York State Class A or Class B commercial driver license without restrictions that preclude the job duties, or a New York State motor vehicle driver license and a New York State Class B commercial driver learner permit without disqualifying restrictions. Candidates appointed under the learner-permit option must obtain the Class B commercial driver license within six months of the probationary period or employment will be terminated.
  • Pass an education and experience test paper if required and participate in any required written, practical skills, or structured interview assessments.
  • Pass a full background investigation covering employment and education; discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
  • Meet the medical guidelines and be able to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate.
  • Pass drug screening before appointment and submit to random drug and alcohol tests during employment. Candidates with a qualifying positive or refused test for a federal Department of Transportation-regulated employer must have completed the required Substance Abuse Professional evaluation, referral, and education or treatment process.
  • Understand and be understood in English to perform the job duties.
  • Prove identity and the right to obtain employment in the United States before employment.
  • Successfully complete any required formal training during the probationary period and successfully complete the probationary period.
  • If qualifying part-time experience is used, it will be credited on a prorated basis.
  • Applicants must keep their email, mailing, and phone contact information up to date.
Responsibilities
  • Perform plumbing work in New York City Transit subway, surface, and elevated structures, including stations, enclosures, tunnels, and related buildings.
  • Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures in toilets, sink rooms, and heating systems.
  • Clean, test, dismantle, install, and repair pipes, fixtures, vents, and hot water heaters.
  • Keep records and perform other structural work when necessary, including incidental painting.
  • Serve as a flagger when required and respond appropriately to signals on the tracks.
  • Load, unload, and drive vans and trucks.
  • Perform related work.
  • Work various shifts, which may include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Perform physical tasks including crouching in confined spaces; climbing and descending ladders and stairs; distinguishing colored lights; making visual and tactile inspections; using hand tools; responding to sounds and warning bells; lifting and carrying heavy tools and equipment; wearing a respirator; and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

About the company

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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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