Job Description

Job Description

ield Installation Supervisor – Transit Fare Gate Installation

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Temporary, project-based W-2 assignments · $55–$65/hour plus paid overtime · NYC, Somerset NJ and Philadelphia

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Project based - 6 months to 1 year with potential for long term

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We are hiring hands-on Field Installation Supervisors to lead the installation, testing and turnover of automated fare gates in active MTA, NJ TRANSIT and SEPTA transit facilities. This is a working supervisor role in the field with your crew, not a clipboard superintendent role.

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Assignments

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We have four openings, each covering one installation phase of about one month. Candidates may be considered for more than one phase.

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Location

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Transit program

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Expected start

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New York City, NY

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MTA

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Oct / Nov 2026

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Somerset, NJ

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NJ TRANSIT

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Nov / Dec 2026

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Philadelphia, PA

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SEPTA

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Nov / Dec 2026

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New York City, NY

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MTA

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Feb / Mar 2027

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Supervisors report to the Field Installations Manager based in Somerset, NJ.

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What you'll do

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• Direct daily field installation work and lead crews of electricians, technicians and subcontractors on site.
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• Plan each shift's manpower, materials, equipment, access requirements and work sequence.
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• Verify fare gate layout, positioning, anchoring, power connections, communications cabling and network connections.
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• Coordinate removal of existing equipment and installation of new fare collection equipment.
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• Make sure work matches approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements and quality standards.
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• Resolve field conflicts and escalate design discrepancies, RFIs, access constraints, material shortages and schedule risks.
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• Run daily job briefings, pre-task planning, safety meetings and Job Safety Analyses, and enforce project and agency safety rules.
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• Coordinate with project management, engineering, agency representatives, inspectors and other trades.
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• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list completion and turnover.
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• Keep accurate daily reports, manpower records, photos, installation checklists and as-built information.
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What you bring

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Required

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• 5+ years of field experience in electrical, low-voltage, systems installation, construction or transit infrastructure.
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• 2+ years supervising or leading field installation crews.
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• Hands-on installation experience with electrical, low-voltage, electromechanical, access-control, communications, fare collection, turnstile or similar systems.
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• Ability to read construction and electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications and manufacturer documentation.
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• Experience coordinating electricians, technicians, subcontractors, inspectors and engineering staff.
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• Strong working knowledge of construction safety and field hazard controls.
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• Experience overseeing installation quality, testing, punch lists, documentation and turnover.
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• Ability to pass background checks and obtain MTA, PATH/Port Authority, NJ TRANSIT or SEPTA site-access and safety credentials.
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Preferred

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• Work experience with NY MTA, PATH, Port Authority, NJ TRANSIT, SEPTA, Amtrak or another major transit agency.
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• Current transit agency credentials or track-safety training (a strong advantage given the short assignments).
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• Supervising installation of fare gates, turnstiles, fare collection, ticketing, access-control or security systems.
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• Electrical or low-voltage trade background, including supervising union electrical or construction labor.
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• Familiarity with outage planning, work permits, flagging, track-access rules and restricted work windows.
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• Commissioning, field testing, troubleshooting and customer acceptance experience.
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• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification; First Aid/CPR/AED or Competent Person training.
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Strong candidates from airport, rail, security, access-control, industrial controls or telecommunications installation are also encouraged to apply. Experience limited to general building or civil construction, without systems installation, is not a fit for this role.

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Pay and schedule

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• Pay: $55–$65 per hour, W-2, based on experience and credentials.
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• Overtime: paid at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. Installation windows often run 50+ hours a week.
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• Assignment length: about one month per installation phase, with the possibility of additional phases.
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• Schedule: nights, weekends, holidays and irregular shifts, set by transit agency track and station access windows.
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• Travel: between project sites across the New York City, Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia areas, depending on assignment.
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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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