LEADER

LEADER

Title Description: Maintenance, Cold Spring Machine Shop

Date Posted: 3/25/2026

Deadline: UNTIL FILLED

Job Number: 137-25-M

Branch:

Hourly Rate: STARTING RATE: $ 26.88FULL RATE: $33.60

Hours: FULL TIME - AS ASSIGNED

Union Status: ATU 1342

WORK OBJECTIVE: This job involves the inspection, preparation, and completion of any type of work done in the Department at any location of company property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Giving adequate instruction relative to any or all work performed in the department, the spot checking of the work as performed by the mechanics in the department; responsibility, by special assignment, for all department activities; exercising supervision of department employees; exercising judgment relative to the discovery and reporting of unsafe and irregular conditions; protecting all company property during job performance • Exercise attention and vigilance to prevent and avoid work failures; checking the use of safety devices and safety procedures in the work of employees and proper use and conversation of company tools, equipment and supplies • Analyze defective, unserviceable, or deteriorating conditions of units, parts, and appurtenances, to determine the extent of needed adjustments, repairs, and replacements • Disassemble, check, adjust, repair, and test all components related to motor vehicle preventative maintenance and inspection • Use of P/C to create and close work orders, run reports for the scheduling and monitoring of work flow. • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Must possess all qualifications required to work in subordinate classifications and perform all duties with a speed and accuracy satisfactory to supervisory authorities • Must develop knowledge of and enforce compliance with company policies pertaining to the work and workforce involved • Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Must explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so by the Supervisor or his deputies • Must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 609 Certification for Refrigerants • Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Must be able to maintain effective working relationships • Must be able to operate and be certified to operate a PIV (powered industrial vehicle/fork truck) Posses the ability to operate safely and effectively common equipment for the position, to include but not limited to, Pallet jacks, Plow trucks, Buses etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, climbing (stairs), twisting and/or rotating. May also involve lifting (30-80+ pounds), carrying (30-80+ pounds), pushing and/or pulling (5-15 pounds). Job involves standing up to one hour at a time for one hour per day, sitting four hours at a time for six hours per day and walking two hours at a time for four hours per day.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 90% of time is spent inside, 10% of time is spent outside, exposing employee to natural environmental conditions. Work exposes employees to fumes, dust, gases, odors and mist. Employee is also exposed to noise, vibration, hazards (slip and fall) and motorized vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-BP) and then obtain and maintain CDL A with towing endorsement.

NOTE: Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM RDO: Sat. & Sun. TO APPLY: Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter specifying the job number 137-25-N to: NFTA Human Resources 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Or email to: View email address on click.appcast.io

OTHER: The NFTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.