Signal Helper

Description

Title: Signal Helper
First Date of Posting: 4.15.2025
Last Date of Filing: 4.29.2025
Authority SIRTOA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Staten Island Railway
Reports to: Supervisor / Superintendent
Work Location: 331 Bay Street, Staten Island
Hours of Work: Various

CURRENT STATEN ISLAND RAILWAY EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY FOR THE
INTERNAL POSITION AVAILABILITY NOTICE 04-2025 (REPOST) IN ORDER TO BE 
CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

COMPENSATION
The current minimum salary is $ 29.103254 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to
$41.576077 per hour in the sixth year of service. These rates are subject to 
change as per the Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation 
(S.M.A.R.T) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The benefits of this position include, but 
are not limited to, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a comprehensive medical 
plan and pension plan.

Signal Helper $29.103254
Assistant Signal Maintainer 1st Year $31.182058
Assistant Signal Maintainer 2nd Year $33.260862
Signal Maintainer 1st Year $35.339665
Signal Maintainer 2nd Year $37.418469
Signal Maintainer Top $41.576077

Current rate has been established by the S.M.A.R.T Union and is non-negotiable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidates are required to pass respective examinations related to their craft,
including but not limited to: Roadway Workers Protection (RWP), Book of Rules, etc. 
Failure to pass any examination may result in termination. New employees may not be 
eligible for certain benefits until they meet specified service requirements in accordance 
with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is a progressively responsible position. The selected incumbent will be hired 
and serve as a Signal Helper for a period of 1 year in which they will be training for the 
position of Assistant Signal Maintainer working under the direction of a Signal Maintainer 
or an Assistant Signal Maintainer and will be ineligible for transfer to another department. 
Upon successful completion of one (1) year service and having passed the written and or 
practical examination the selected incumbent will progress into the title of Assistant Signal 
Maintainer 1st year and will serve in this title for 2 (two) years before progressing into the 
Signal Maintainer title and will be ineligible for transfer to another department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a Helper in the electrical, electronic,
or electromechanical trade or
• A vocational high school diploma or trade school certificate in the electrical or
electronic field.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver License.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory including Ohm’s Law.
• Ability to use a digital multi-meter. Able to use various hand tools and power
equipment/drills.

DESIRED SKILLS
• The ability to read and understand electrical drawings and knowledge of
Programmable Logic Computers (PLC).
• Previous Signal related experience or completion of Classroom Signal Training
which was sponsored by a qualified organization.

SELECTION METHOD:
Based on evaluation of education. skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on 
MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the SIRTOA payroll.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all 
employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial 
Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the 
“Commission”)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers,
including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
abilities, including military service members, to apply.