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SMART Local 396 jobs — Elizabeth, NJ
Hall: Elizabeth, NJRailroad Mechanical Workers(732) 887-6337
Direct-hire railroad mechanical workers openings a SMART Local 396 member can work in and around Elizabeth, NJ, with the local's published journeyman scale, apprentice steps and salary benchmarks for the trade in NJ.
Current railroad mechanical workers openings in NJ
How to apply for SMART Local 396 railroad mechanical workers jobs
- Pick an opening above and open the full job description to check the duties, requirements and location.
- Click Apply on the job page and send your name, phone, email and resume. It takes about two minutes and a resume is optional to start.
- A Gulfstream recruiter reviews every application and calls qualified candidates, and we will follow up personally.
- Union status stays with you. Keep your card current with SMART Local 396 and confirm dispatch rules with the hall ((732) 887-6337).
Local 396 apprentice pay scale
A Local 396 apprentice in Elizabeth, NJ starts at roughly $18.50 an hour — about 45% of the $41.12 journeyman scale — and steps up each period, reaching around $30.84 an hour by the fourth year and full scale on turning out. These are the standard percentage steps of scale, not a wage sheet Local 396 has published; confirm the exact schedule with the JATC.
| Period | Share of scale | Hourly | Annualized |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st period (year 1) | 45% of scale | $18.50 / hour | $37,008 |
| 2nd period (year 2) | 55% of scale | $22.62 / hour | $45,232 |
| 3rd period (year 3) | 65% of scale | $26.73 / hour | $53,456 |
| 4th period (year 4) | 75% of scale | $30.84 / hour | $61,680 |
| 5th period (year 5) | 85% of scale | $34.95 / hour | $69,904 |
| Journeyman (turned out) | 100% of scale | $41.12 / hour | $82,240 |
Standard percentage steps applied to the journeyman rate effective 7/1/24 — some programs run four periods rather than five, and fringe contributions differ by period. Apprenticeship applications go through the local's JATC, not through Gulfstream. See national union wage research.