Operations & Maintenance

Benefits

Our employees are the reason we are able to move the region and it is critical that we provide them with the security and stability they need to deliver their personal best each day. The Port Authority provides its employees with a very comprehensive total rewards package, which may include the following:

Health

Eligible represented employees receive a comprehensive health plan which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription.

Retirement

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employees are able to enroll in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation (PATH) employees are able to enroll as a part of the Railroad Retirement Board.

Development & Advancement Opportunities

The Port Authority is invested in developing and seeing our employees thrive. We offer numerous developmental opportunities to enhance your skills that can include on-the-job training, learning from experts within the field, online and/or classroom training courses, and tuition reimbursement.

At the Port Authority, we want to help you discover what career opportunities are available to you. We support mobility and advancement, and encourage our employees to apply to a range of promotional opportunities within the agency. To learn more about Operations and Maintenance careers, click here.

The Port Authority reserves the right, in its sole discretion, with or without notice, to change, modify and/or eliminate the benefits described herein. This overview is not intended to create, nor is it to be interpreted to constitute, either a promise or a contract by the Port Authority in relation to the matters described; nor is it intended to constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment; but rather is merely provided for informational purposes only.

Not Just a Job, But a Career

Whether you’re straight out of school or looking for your second or third calling, the Port Authority may be the right place for you. Many of our employees started with us thinking “this is just another job,” but quickly learned that the Port Authority offers much more. The Port Authority is one of the few places where you can build multiple careers within one organization. These are some of our employees’ paths:

Come and explore your path!

FAQs

Please review the section below for answers to some of our frequently asked questions:

• Where do Operations & Maintenance staff work?

  Port Authority of New York & New Jersey employees work locations can include:

  • Aviation
    • John F. Kennedy Airport
    • LaGuardia Airport
    • Newark Liberty International Airport
  • Tunnel, Bridges & Terminals
    • Staten Island Bridges (Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing, Bayonne Bridge)
    • George Washington Bridge & Bus Station
    • Holland Tunnel
    • Lincoln Tunnel
    • Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • Port
    • New York Marine Terminals (Brooklyn Piers, Howland Hook Marine Terminal, Port Ivory)
    • New Jersey Marine Terminals (Port Newark, Port Elizabeth)
  • Operations Services
    • Port Authority Technical Center (Jersey City)

  Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH) work locations can include:

  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Harrison Car Maintenance Facility
  • Consolidated Shop
• What does the hiring process look like?

  The hiring process can vary depending on the position. In general, there is an assessment process which can include a written, practical and/or interview assessment. Those that are qualified may be subject to a comprehensive background verification and medical evaluation prior to appointment. Some positions may require specific licenses and/or certifications in order to be considered further.

• How do I apply?

  You can view a list of our open operations and maintenance jobs here. If a position does not match your interests at this moment, join our Talent Network to be notified of future opportunities.

• Can I apply for more than one position?

  Yes. You may apply to any and all positions that you have an interest in and/or feel qualified for. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

• What unions does the Port Authority have agreements with?

  The Port Authority of NY & NJ and PATH Corporation employees may be represented by one of the following unions:

  • Port Authority of NY & NJ
    • Communications Workers of America, Local 1032
    • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3
    • International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades – Field Maintenance Supervisors (PAMSA) Local 111M
    • International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades – Field Operations Supervisors (PAFSA) Local 111S
    • International Union of Operating Engineers, Locals 15, 30, & 68
    • Maintenance Division of the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, Locals 157, 806, & 1456
    • Transport Workers Union, Local 1400
    • Union of Automotive Technicians
  • Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation
    • American Railway & Airway Supervisors Association
    • American Train Dispatchers Association
    • Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
    • Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
    • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Crafts
    • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Supervisors
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters
    • Railway Independent Transit Union
    • Transport Workers Union
    • United Transportation Union – Conductors
    • United Transportation Union – Tower

  This list does not include the different unions that represent employees of our Police Department.

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