Car Repairman

Salary Range/Additional Compensation Details:

Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive

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Closing Date (if applicable): 3/9/2026

Shift (if applicable): Various

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About your agency:

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

Builds, rebuilds, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, replaces and inspects locomotives, passenger railroad cars and components (diesel and MU) in accordance with Federal (AAR, FRA, DOT) and LIRR/MTA regulations and standards.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Inspect, repair, maintain and install various components, subsystems, and car bodies of rolling stock equipment, including, but not limited to, air-brake, doors, glazing, seats, truck, coupler and draft gear assemblies.
• Perform daily and periodic tests of air-brake systems as required by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Perform daily and periodic mechanical inspections as required by the CFR.
• Performs scheduled and on demand passenger railroad car equipment maintenance tasks such as: (but not limited to) air brake tests; removing and replacing defective parts; repairs to and maintenance of floors, seats, windows, lights, toilets, coupler assemblies, car body components, HVAC systems, brake rigging, wheels and horns.
• Welding, painting and stenciling of numbers/letters on railroad passenger cars (diesel and MU).
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, specialty tools, and measuring instruments.
• Work sites may be located throughout the LIRR system which extends from Manhattan to Montauk.

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized accredited organization.
• Must possess one of the following:
• A minimum of four years of documented mechanical experience;
• A combination of four years of full-time or part-time trade, vocational or military training schools in a mechanical discipline and documented work experience;
• Two or more years of railroad or transit railcar maintenance experience;
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher with two years of mechanical experience and/or training;
• A current LIRR employee with four years of LIRR work history and two years of mechanical experience and/or training.

• Mechanical Ability: must possess a working understanding of mechanical principles, as well as the ability to remove and replace various parts and components.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the proper use of hand/power tools, measuring and testing devices.
• Must be able to trouble shoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Must be able to perform tasks as directed by procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
• Must be able to read/interpret various drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Must be familiar with basic personal computer operations within a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with diesel engines and the interplay between electricity and motors is highly desirable.
• Must possess an understanding of safety methodology.
• Must be able to perform lifting tasks of 70 pounds from track level onto a rail car.
• Must be able to work various shifts at various locations throughout the LIRR system, which extends from Manhattan to Montauk.

• Candidates must pass a written exam, a panel interview and a practical exam to demonstrate competency.
• Upon employment, candidates will be admitted into the Car Repairman training program.
• Successful completion of this program is a condition of employment.
• Car Repairman hired or transferred into this position under this bulletin must take the Phase II Road Car Inspector (RCI) training program when offered. A Car Repairman who fails to qualify as a Road Car Inspector (RCI) will be handled as per the provisions of the controlling labor agreement, which includes…