Gang Lineman - C&S

Gang Lineman – C &S

Job Title: Gang Lineman – C &S
Department: Telecommunications H&H
MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad
Primary Location(s): Westchester County
Salary Range: See wage progression below
Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated
Union Affiliation: Agreement
Closing Date: 1/30/26
Shift: Any
Title 55-a: Not Applicable
Other: Not Telework eligible

Gang Lineman install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground communications wiring, equipment, and fixtures, and install and maintain poles.

• Install communication cable in overhead and underground locations
• Install and maintain poles and pole lines along right-of-way
• Set poles and anchors by hand and with hydraulic tamper
• Transport and move various items (e.g., tools, materials, equipment, etc.) to work locations or other areas as instructed
• Remove trees and debris from right-of-way during emergencies
• Dig ditches, trenches and holes in the ground for pole and cable placement using bars, shovels and other tools
• Remove existing cable and install new cable (along right of way, in shops, buildings, etc.) by pulling cable by hand or with tugger
• Assemble hardware and components (e.g., hangers, termination boxes, ladder racks, ceiling trays, etc.)
• Climb poles, ladders, and structures to access overhead work locations
• Use bucket truck to access overhead work locations
• Operate backhoe and excavator to dig trenches and holes
• Clear snow on or about C & S property using shovels and snow blowers
• Operate power tools (e.g., chainsaw, string trimmer, etc.) to clear brush and branches from right of way, yard and C&S locations
• Perform other related duties

• Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or higher within 150 days of transfer/hire date

• Construction or labor experience
• Experience pulling cable
• Experience with heavy machinery

Reading comprehension ability; interpersonal skills; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; verbal communication skills; ability to multi‑task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; knowledge of operating and safety rules; knowledge of physical characteristics;

must be safety conscious; knowledge of basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying

• Must complete Metro-North C&S Dept. boom truck operation training and lineman training school

The starting rate for this position is $28.22/hour (70% of the full rate). The annual wage progression scale is as follows:
Year 1 = 65% >
Year 2 = 70% >
Year 3 = 75% >
Year 4 = 80% >
Year 5 = 92% >
Year 6 = 100%. The full rate of pay is $43.42/hour. This rate has been established by the collective bargaining unit and is non‑negotiable. An exception may be granted for a journeyman rate to anyone who has one of the following criteria:

• Four (4) years of full‑time experience as an Electrical Worker; which includes the following job titles and industries:
  Electrical, Electronics, or Communications Worker in the Armed Forces;
  Electrician;
  Electrical Worker which includes industrial, railroad, commercial, residential and low voltage electrical work;
  Utility or Power Plant Electrical Worker;
  Electronics, Communications or Computer Technician/Engineer;
  Electrical Apprentice or Electrical Helper;
  Automotive Electronic Technician, with ASE certification; HVAC experience consistent with the type of HVAC work performed by Metro North Electrical Workers, with Refrigerant Recovery Certification;
  Possession or completion of the following educational degrees, apprenticeships or trade program certifications: a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or associated Electrical field from an accredited college or university; a two (2) year Associate…