What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber Foreman position at Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
Description
Position at Long Island Rail Road
Title : Plumber Foreman
Department : Engineering
Post Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Close Date : 02 / 26 / 2025
100% Hourly Rate of Pay : $57.309
- See Wage Progression)
Position Classification : Safety Sensitive
Location : Queens
Reports To : Assistant Engineer Facilities Maintenance
Union Affiliation : IRSA
This is a Represented Position.
Summary
The Plumber Foreman is required to plan, lead and coordinate the work of employees in their daily assignments which may include maintain, repair, install new rest rooms, fire hydrants, heating, fire standpipes, sprinkler, serer and storm systems, as well as gas piping and underground piping. They are responsible for the safe and economical use of labor, materials, equipment and tools assigned to their area. In addition, a Plumber Foreman is required to ensure that company policy is adhered to. A Plumber Foreman is responsible for the safety and welling being of all employees under their jurisdiction.
Responsibilities include the following :
Qualifications :
If Hired Before 09 / 24 / 2014 :
1st 365 calendar days 85%
2nd 365 calendar days 87%
3rd 365 calendar days 90%
4th 365 calendar days 93%
After 1460 calendar days 100%
If Hired After 09 / 24 / 2014 :
1st 360 calendar days 85%
2nd 360 calendar days 85%
3rd 360 calendar days 87%
4th 360 calendar days 90%
5th 360 calendar days 90%
6th 360 calendar days 93%
After 2190 calendar days 100%
Please note, current LIRR employees shall be placed in the same wage progression step that they last held in their underlying craft.
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. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the 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.
Salary : $57,309
