mta.info

Employment Opportunity

Assistant Conductor
Transportation Department

Responsibilities:

In general, duties include assisting train crew in the safe and efficient movement of customers, performance of various freight and/or yard movement operations, mechanical troubleshooting/minor repairs of equipment, collecting transportation, making announcements, operating doors, handling emergency situations, coupling and uncoupling train cars, throwing switches, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

Steps in the Selection Process:

  1. Candidates must attend an Open House that includes an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Conductor position, a Vocabulary Test, a Mathematics test and a preliminary interview.
  2. Panel Interview: Based on the test results, the preliminary interview and a background investigation (including a credit check), candidates will be selected for panel interviews.
  3. Candidates who successfully complete the panel interview will be invited to participate in a one-day class covering LIRR operating rules, signals and definitions. A follow-up test on the material covered will be given.
  4. Training Program: Candidates who successfully complete the first three steps of the selection process may be selected to participate in the Assistant Conductor 2-Phase Training Program. The Training for Assistant Conductor is accomplished through two phases:

Phase 1 is 14 weeks long, 14 hours per week, consisting of 2 weekday or weeknight sessions, 3 1/2 hours per session and Saturdays a.m. to p.m. During Phase 1, a physical abilities test will be administered to ensure that candidates can perform the essential functions of the job. Phase 1 training will include three qualifying examinations. You must successfully pass these examinations to proceed to the next phase of training.

Phase 2 - Candidates who successfully pass Phase 1 training will be eligible to proceed into Phase 2 of the program, which is compensated. Phase 2 is approximately 3 weeks in duration and will be conducted as positions become available.

Written and Practical Qualifying Examinations:

Conductor qualification is mandatory and takes place approximately 2-5 years after initial Assistant Conductor qualification. Failure to qualify as a Conductor may result in termination from the Company.

Code: AC

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including:

Full Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Care
Life Insurance
Comprehensive Sick Leave Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Vacation/Personal Leave Days
Transportation Pass Privileges
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement
Pension Plan
In house training seminars

Application Process:

Please send your resume and salary history, indicating the code following the position of interest. Email your resume to resumes@lirr.org as a Microsoft Word compatible attachment including the position of interest in the email subject line. If you cannot email your resume, mail your resume to:

MTA Long Island Rail Road
Jamaica Station
Jamaica, N.Y. 11435
ATTENTION: Human Resources-SR
Mail code 1155-IT-NET

The Long Island Rail Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. As such, we encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.

Only those whose applications are under consideration will be contacted.

Loading Translation Services...