Jobs

Note

Any Metro Bus/Rail employee in a classification represented by Local 1342 may make written application to Human Resources for the vacancy described below. The application shall include a detailed statement of the applicant’s qualifications and must be received on or before March 17, 2010.

Description of Duties

Inspect vehicles; discover and diagnose defects and unsafe conditions of buses; plan and perform repairs, additions, replacements, and adjustments to vehicles with minimum supervision.

There may be other duties and tasks assigned that are not stated in the above duties/responsibilities, which may become part of this or any job as directed by Supervision.

Requirements

• Must be able to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of assigned duties.

• CDL Class B permit with passenger and air brake endorsement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-BP with towing endorsement for vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,000 lbs.).

• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 and 609 Certification for Refrigerants.

• Must be able to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

• Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all employees.

• Possess all qualifications required for work in subordinate classifications; Ability to perform all duties in subordinate qualifications.

• Must be ready, willing and able to perform in a satisfactory manner, any work assigned by the Supervisor or his/her deputies.

• Must possess knowledge of Company policies pertaining to the work involved.

• Must be able to explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so.

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To be an eligible candidate for the position, persons who were not full-time Metro employees on or before December 16, 1996 will be required to pass the Advanced Comprehensive Skills Test selected for the position.

Description of Duties

Works under the direction of the Operations Manager. Performs necessary maintenance on facilities and grounds, including marina dock installation and removal, and keeping docks in good repair.

Typical Assignments

Perform design, layout, and construction of new projects. Assist with carpentry maintenance, repair and construction, grounds maintenance, preparation and application. Make recommendations regarding material, specifications, and application procedures as required. Make necessary minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds repairs. Operate light and heavy equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders, snow plows and dump trucks. Operate work barge, crane on work barge, workboat, weed harvester, operate pipe threader, and/or other marine equipment as necessary. Perform normal maintenance functions such as welding, burning, grinding, roofing, glazing, landscaping, cleaning, and painting with specialized paints. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate lawn tractor, lawn mowers. Ability and willingness to climb and work from ladders. Ability and willingness to operate watercraft and work on water in all types of weather utilizing proper safety equipment. Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance trade. Ability to read, write, and understand technical specifications, instructions, diagrams and drawings as they pertain to electrical work.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. General maintenance and marina construction experience preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Requires approximately 20% lifting heavy-duty electrical wire from dock trays on/off spools. Extreme balance is required to assist working on the work barge and floating docks. Must be able to swim. Must be physically able to assist crane operator with hooking and guiding steel/wood docks both on land and water weighing up to 3000 lbs. Must be physically fit to wear respirators.

Environmental Requirements

Requires capability of performing essential job functions in both indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions, heat, smoke, dust, fumes.

Note

Any Metro Bus/Rail employee in a classification represented by Local 1342 may make written application to Human Resources for the vacancy described below. The application shall include a detailed statement of the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Applications must be received on or before March 17, 2010.

Description of Duties

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager for Special Services, performs clerical and data entry functions. Serves as customer service representative for the department. Performs all manner of procedures relative to clerical work in the general office of the Special Services Department. Responds to questions and concerns from clients, health care professionals and the disabled community. Prepares and forwards office and interoffice correspondence. Completes correspondence for clients and/or health care professionals. Posts and prepares statistical documents. Performs numerous functions and assists in other areas within the department as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel. Must develop knowledge of company policies pertaining to the work involved. Good verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills. Ability to recognize, investigate and report facts concerning inconsistencies and irregularities in reports received by the Department. Ability to operate common office machines; maintain and update computerized client data base; maintain office files, material accumulations and statistical records; obtain and post data for office records, files and reports. Ability to perform assigned duties with accuracy and speed consistent with practical standards, and with a minimum of instruction and supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Satisfactory work record and satisfactory completion of qualifying examinations, to include any testing required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).

Environmental Requirements

Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

General Statement Of Duties

Under the direction of the Airfield Superintendent, this position involves supervising daily operations of airfield maintenance for the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Typical Assignments

Supervises and assigns tasks to subordinates to ensure proper maintenance of the airfield in a safe and efficient manner. With the Airfield Superintendent, conducts probationary and annual review profiles of each employee and recommends Grade increases, training, and discipline. Prepares weekly manpower for production schedules. Provides technical advice and informal on the job training, arranges for training in the safe operation of equipment. Sets up painting schedule and assists painter with painting. Provides input to the ACM and conducts FAA inspections. Makes estimates of material quantities, orders and receives quantities, and conducts minor construction project management. Executes the wildlife management plan, monitors and maintains the operation of underground storm water and glycol collection systems. Develops specification for the purchase of new equipment, Performs departmental administrative duties. Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of regulations pertaining to airfield operations (e.g. FAA and NYS) to operate safely and efficiently; knowledge of airfield maintenance equipment and materials. Ability to communicate effectively with airport personnel for giving directions and reporting airfield conditions; ability to supervise subordinate staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of airfield; ability to operate two-way radio to communicate with others. This position requires strong intrapersonal skills to apply a broad understanding of NFTA policies, safety regulations, and airfield maintenance policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Airport Aviation, several years of supervisory experience and several years experience (e.g. 5-7) in airfield operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to work weekends, and all shifts.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing approximately 30%of the time, sitting approximately 50%, lifting weights such as fencing materials, sacks of fertilizer and sod, weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. for long durations, approximately 10% of time, and bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching, approximately 10% of time.

Must have visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 or better with corrective lenses and distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 in both eyes with or without corrective lenses.

Applicants must demonstrate through an unaided hearing test, the ability to meet the Hearing Standard for Airfield Personnel Operating Vehicles on Aircraft Movement Areas. This requires no hearing loss in either ear of more than 25 decibels in the 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz ranges, and no hearing loss in these ranges of more than 20 decibels in the better ear when tested.

Environmental Requirements

Requires capability of performing essential job functions in both indoor and outdoor environments, all weather conditions, heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and high noise levels.

Description of Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: general cleaning and preparation of vehicles for service; the operation of out-of-service vehicles on or about the property; checking the cleanliness and serviceability of equipment and appurtenances of vehicles; and reporting of defective or non-serviceable conditions.

There may be other duties and tasks assigned that are not stated in the above duties/responsibilities, which will become part of this or any job as directed by Supervision.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a high school or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License. (Class B with passenger endorsement)

• Must be able to perform any or all of the work assigned as duties with a speed and accuracy satisfactory to supervisory authorities.

• Must be able to explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so by the Supervisor or his/her designee.

• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all employees.

Description of Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: general cleaning and preparation of vehicles for service; the operation of out-of-service vehicles on or about the property; checking the cleanliness and serviceability of equipment and appurtenances of vehicles; and reporting of defective or non-serviceable conditions.

There may be other duties and tasks assigned that are not stated in the above duties/responsibilities, which will become part of this or any job as directed by Supervision.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a high school or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License. (Class B with passenger endorsement)

• Must be able to perform any or all of the work assigned as duties with a speed and accuracy satisfactory to supervisory authorities.

• Must be able to explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so by the Supervisor or his/her designee.

• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all employees.

NOTE

Any Metro Bus/Rail employee in a classification represented by Local 1342, may make written application to Human Resources, for the vacancy described below. The application shall include a detailed statement of the applicant’s qualification and application must be received on or before March 1, 2010.

Description of Duties

The job involves all manner of inspection, preparation and completion of any type of work normally done in the department. Analyze defective, unserviceable or deteriorating conditions of units, parts and appurtenances, to determine the extent of needed adjustment, repairs and replacements. Examine, test, check and repair engines, injection pumps and nozzles. Perform all types of tool grinding and all manner of lay-out work, and set up and operate crankshaft, piston, valve grinders , doing work to specification tolerances. It consists of the giving of adequate instruction relative to any or all work performed in the department, the exercise of judgment relative to the discovery and reporting of unsafe and irregular conditions; and the protection of all Company property during job performance.

Job Requirements

• Exercise attention and vigilance to prevent and avoid work failures.

• Improvise minor work expedients in the course of department operations.

• Explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so by the Supervisor or his deputies.

• Perform any or all of the work assigned as duties for any jobs in subordinate or comparable classifications, and perform all duties with a speed and accuracy satisfactory to supervisory authorities.

• Develop a knowledge of Company policies pertaining to the work involved.

• Must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 and 609 certification for refrigerants.

• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Employee must possess and maintain a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License. (CDL – BP with towing endorsement for vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,000 lbs.)

• Graduation from a credited high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The duties stated above are an outline of duties that are performed. There may be other duties and tasks assigned that are not stated in the above responsibilities which will become part of this or any job as directed by Supervision. Must be able to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all employees.

• To be an eligible candidate for the position, persons who were not full-time Metro employees on or before December 16, 1996 will be required to pass the Advanced Comprehensive Skills Test selected for the position.

General Statement Of Duties

Nature of work: Utility
Inspect vehicles; discover and diagnose defects and unsafe conditions of buses; plan and perform repairs, additions, replacements, and adjustments to vehicles with minimum supervision.

There may be other duties and tasks assigned that are not stated in the above duties/responsibilities, which may become part of this or any job as directed by Supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of assigned duties
• CDL Class B permit with passenger and air brake endorsement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL•BP with towing endorsement for vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,000 lbs.).
• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 and 609 certification for refrigerants.
• Must be able to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all employees.
• Possess all qualifications required for work in subordinate classifications; Ability to perform all duties in subordinate qualifications
• Must be ready, willing and able to perform in a satisfactory manner, any work assigned by the Supervisor or his/her deputies.
• Must possess knowledge of Company policies pertaining to the work involved.
• Must be able to explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so.
• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.

General Statement Of Duties

Inspect vehicles; discover and diagnose defects and unsafe conditions of buses; plan and perform repairs, additions, replacements, and adjustments to vehicles with minimum supervision.

There may be other duties and tasks assigned that are not stated in the above duties/responsibilities, which may become part of this or any job as directed by Supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of assigned duties
• CDL Class B permit with passenger and air brake endorsement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL-BP with towing endorsement for vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,000 lbs.).
• Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 and 609 certification for refrigerants.
• Must be able to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationship with all employees.
• Possess all qualifications required for work in subordinate classifications; Ability to perform all duties in subordinate qualifications
• Must be ready, willing and able to perform in a satisfactory manner, any work assigned by the Supervisor or his/her deputies.
• Must possess knowledge of Company policies pertaining to the work involved.
• Must be able to explain and demonstrate to others all job details, methods and procedures when directed to do so.
• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience.

General Statement Of Duties

This position involves the preparation, performance and completion of any type of assigned work normally done in the Communications Department at any location connected with the operation of the Company's rail system. Applicant must be willing to work with minimum supervision and have the ability to perform the assignments given to him/her by the Communications Leader or Supervisor. Applicant must also fully understand the basic principles, methods and procedures applicable to the maintenance and repair of: UHF two-way radio, CCTV, PA, Computerized Telephone Switching System, T-Carrier, Fire and Intrusion Alarm, Real Time Computer Control and Monitoring Systems, Cable TV Systems and Cable Plant Systems. Applicant must be able to understand and be proficient in the use on complex test equipment, including but not limited to Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-Meters, Frequency Meters, Deviation Meters, Digital Probes, Semiconductor Probes, Semiconductor and logic test devices.

Job Requirements

This position involves the preparation, performance and completion of any type of assigned work normally done in the Communications Department at any location connected with the operation of the Company's rail system. Applicant must be willing to work with minimum supervision and have the ability to perform the assignments given to him/her by the Communications Leader or Supervisor. Applicant must also fully understand the basic principles, methods and procedures applicable to the maintenance and repair of: UHF two-way radio, CCTV, PA, Computerized Telephone Switching System, T-Carrier, Fire and Intrusion Alarm, Real Time Computer Control and Monitoring Systems, Cable TV Systems and Cable Plant Systems. Applicant must be able to understand and be proficient in the use on complex test equipment, including but not limited to Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-Meters, Frequency Meters, Deviation Meters, Digital Probes, Semiconductor Probes, Semiconductor and logic test devices.

General Statement Of Duties

This position involves the preparation, performance and completion of any type of assigned work normally done in the Communications Department at any location connected with the operation of the Company's rail system. Applicant must be willing to work with minimum supervision and have the ability to perform the assignments given to him/her by the Communications Leader or Supervisor. Applicant must also fully understand the basic principles, methods and procedures applicable to the maintenance and repair of: UHF two-way radio, CCTV, PA, Computerized Telephone Switching System, T-Carrier, Fire and Intrusion Alarm, Real Time Computer Control and Monitoring Systems, Cable TV Systems and Cable Plant Systems. Applicant must be able to understand and be proficient in the use on complex test equipment, including but not limited to Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-Meters, Frequency Meters, Deviation Meters, Digital Probes, Semiconductor Probes, Semiconductor and logic test devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have one years of formal training in electrical/electronic theory, including digital logic, analog logic, integrated circuitry, and CRT circuitry, and two years experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of modern electronic systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in reading cable diagrams, wiring diagrams, and logic circuits, and schematics.
• To be an eligible candidate for the position, all candidates will be required to pass the Skills Test designated for the position.
• Employee must maintain a valid FCC Radio•Telephone License within 90 days from date of transfer.
• Employee must be able to possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver's License of the classification required by law for the type of vehicle(s) driven as part of an employee's normal job duties.
• Must be able to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors and other employees.
• Must be able to wear and utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participation in the Bloodborne Pathogen Program is required.