Description

ANNOUNCING EXTENSION OF THE FILING DATE to October 15, 2025

for Car Inspector ((Subway Car Mechanic))

Open Competitive Exam No. 6608 Excellent opportunity for Mechanics with

Electrical, Electronic or Electro-Mechanical experience.

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. NYC Transit operates 24/7 bus and subway service to transport an average weekday ridership of 5 million passengers. We manage the largest subway car fleet in the world, the greatest number of subway stations (469), and more buses than any other public transit agency in North America.

STARTING SALARY: $38.80 per hour for a 40-hour work week. The hourly rate increases to $45.65 in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to change.

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.

Car Inspectors, under supervision, maintain, inspect, test, examine, lubricate, troubleshoot and make repairs and adjustments on any part of the MTA NYC Transit’s multiple-unit subway cars and subway service cars in the car shops, terminals, yards and on the road, including subway car body, electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment, truck equipment, body and truck brake riggings, electrical and pneumatic brake equipment, subway car bodies, and associated fixtures, air conditioning and heating equipment, and electrical and electronic control and motor equipment, maintain and repair subway car washers and shop equipment; operate and maintain lifting and carrying equipment associated with the placement and removal of subway cars and subway car parts; keep records and prepare reports; and perform related work.

REQUIREMENTS:
(3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as a journey-level mechanic (fully trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent mechanic) working from drawings, performing either (a) troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of large heavy duty electromechanical, electric or electronic equipment and/or machinery; or (b) the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of multiple-unit electrical railroad cars or diesel electric locomotives; or

(2) years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey level experience:

A.  Two years of full-time experience as a mechanic helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above; or

B.  Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school with a major course of study in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling at least 600 hours; or

C. Graduation from a vocational high school with a major course of study in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field; or

D. An Associate degree in Applied Science degree, or a higher degree, from an accredited college or university in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology or a closely related field.

Application filings must be received by October 15, 2025. File an application for Open Competitive Exam No. 6608, Car Inspector ((Subway Car Mechanic)) at mta.info/careers/mta-exams/exam-schedule

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.