Job Description

Job Title: Revenue Equipment Maintainer

Job ID: 7973

Location: Various

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Information:
First Date of Posting: January 21, 2025
Last Date of Filing:  Until Filled
Authority: New York City Transit (TA) & Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA)
Department: Subways / Buses     
Division/Unit:  Electronic Maintenance  
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor (Revenue)
Work Location: Various           
Hours of Work: Various

*Revenue Equipment Maintainer (TA) is a civil service position. Selected candidates must pass a civil service examination and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status and retain their employment in this position.

Compensation:

Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Revenue Equipment Maintainer is $43.62 per hour for a 40-hour week. This rate is subject to change. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to, night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and a pension plan.

Responsibilities:

Revenue Equipment Maintainers, under supervision, test, diagnose, repair and perform preventative maintenance on bus and subway Automated Fare Collection Equipment and point of sale devices. They diagnose, troubleshoot, remove and replace electronic circuit boards, wiring harnesses, electronic and electromechanical modular units, and other components using digital multimeters, wiring schematics, palmtop computers and other special test equipment. They remove and replace revenue equipment items, such as fare boxes, turnstile assemblies and fare vending machine assemblies. They keep records and prepare reports; drive motor vehicles between work sites, including, but not limited to, cars, light trucks and vans, and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed by Revenue Equipment Maintainers and environmental conditions they experience are: distinguishing colors under poorly lit working conditions in order to troubleshoot complex equipment; responding to sounds, warning bells, horns and vehicle movement; walking between tightly spaced lifting and carrying heavy materials; and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualification Requirements: When you apply, you must meet the following requirements:

Two years of full-time journey-level experience (i.e. you must be a fully-trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient, and competent technician) in maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, calibrating and repairing equipment incorporating microprocessors, and related electronic equipment.

For the above journey-level experience to be credited, it must be preceded by one of the following:

1. Two years of full-time experience as a technician, technician’s helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above; or
2. Graduation from a trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or computer technology, or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours; or
3. Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or computer technology, or a closely related field; or
4. An associate degree or higher in electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or computer technology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

If you have qualifying part-time experience, it will be credited on a prorated basis.

How to Apply:

If you meet the Qualification above, you can submit an online application by clicking on the "APPLY NOW" button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.

Selection Method / Admission Letter:

Candidates may be asked to participate in one or more of the following: an education and experience test, a written assessment, a practical skills assessment and/or a structured interview.

Applicants must keep their contact information (email, mailing, phone) up to date. The contact information you entered in your online profile with the MTA will be used to contact you. You can update your address and other contact information by logging into your MTA profile or by sending an email to [email protected]. 

Requirements to be Appointed:

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York with no disqualifying restrictions that would preclude the performance of the duties of this title. If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment in the title.

Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.

Residency: New York City residency is not required for this position.

English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Proof of Identity: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA New York City Transit and MaBSTOA.

Additional Information:

Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized training course during your probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination.

Probationary Period: You will be required to complete a probationary period. If you do not successfully complete the probationary period, you may be terminated.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veteran status and individuals with disabilities.  The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including military service members, to apply.