Power Cable Maintainer

Power Cable Maintainer

This is a civil service position. Selected candidates must pass a civil service exam and be appointed from the resulting list to gain permanent status.

**Incumbents who are currently employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper working in Electrical Power Maintenance for at least one year are eligible to be promoted on a provisional basis.

Compensation :

Salary Range: The current minimum salary for Power Cable Maintainer is $38.17 per hour for a 40-hour work week increasing to $44.90 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are 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 :

Power Cable Maintainers, under supervision, maintain, install, inspect, test, alter and repair power feeder cable systems and communication cable systems, both aerial and underground, between generating plants, substations and circuit breaker houses, between the Main Distribution Frame Room and the Telephone Terminal Boxes throughout the system, including: low voltage control cables, manholes, duct lines and related appurtenances. They splice single and three-conductor lead-covered cables, multi-conductor control and communication cables and replace faulty sections; conduct tests for faults; handle asbestos-containing materials; may be required to remove waste matter from manholes and cableways in order to access the cables; drive motor vehicles; prepare reports; and perform related work.

Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced by Power Cable Maintainers are: working outdoors in all weather conditions, climbing and descending ladders through manholes; working in confined spaces and on elevated train tracks; climbing onto and off of train tracks; stepping over rails and moving off of train tracks when trains approach; working in dimly lit areas; making visual and hands-on inspections; differentiating signals of different colors and color coded electrical wires; communicating with co-workers and hearing the sound of approaching trains; wearing a respirator as necessary; and carrying heavy tools and equipment.

Special Working Conditions: Power Cable Maintainers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

(This brief description does not include all of the duties of this position.)

How to Qualify :

Internal Candidates : This position is open to each employee of MTA New York City Transit that by the first date of the assessment :

1. Is permanently (not provisionally) employed in the title of Transit Electrical Helper, working in Electrical Power Maintenance; and

2. Is not otherwise ineligible

External Candidates and MTA Employees who are not employed in the eligible title listed above:

When you apply, you must meet the following requirements :

1. Completion of a four-year full-time electrical line worker apprenticeship, telecommunications line worker apprenticeship or industrial electrician apprenticeship, recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor or any state apprenticeship council that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; or

2. Four years of full-time journey-level (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) experience as a(n):

A) Electrical line worker or power distribution electrician installing, maintaining, testing and repairing high-voltage power distribution and transmission lines, equipment and systems, and industrial power cables; or

B) Telecommunications line worker installing, maintaining, testing and repairing multi-conductor communication cables in industrial applications; or

C) Industrial electrician installing, maintaining, testing and repairing high-voltage cable lines and electrical equipment in industrial applications; or

3. Three years of full-time journey-level (i.e. fully-trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) experience in the work described under "2" above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience.

A) Two years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician, electrician's helper, apprentice or trainee performing or assisting in the work described above; or

B) Graduation from a trade or technical school with a major course of study in electrical technology, or a closely related field, totaling 600 hours; or

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

D) Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, or higher degree, in electrical technology, or a closely related field.

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

The following types of experience are not qualifying : general residential or commercial electrical work installing, maintaining or repairing low-voltage (120 or 240 volts) lighting, power or climate control systems and equipment; single-conductor communications wiring and equipment (i.e. cable TV, intercoms, fire and security alarm systems, telephones) in residential and commercial buildings and structures.

The vocational high school, technical school, or trade school must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

How to Apply:

If you meet the License Requirements 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

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