Foreman I - Garages

Roles and Responsibilities

• Delegates and schedules inspections, repair work and campaigns; and assures completion in a timely and cost-effective manner to minimize road calls and defects.
• Analyzes and solves maintenance and repair problems and assures safe and proper repairs to prevent repeat road calls.
• Counsels, trains, and develops non-agreement maintenance personnel, and supervises Foremen II staff.
• Maintain a working relationship with the union.
• Interviews, instructs, and disciplines agreement employees, conducts first step hearings.
• Monitor update all garage systems including VMIS, Kronos, EPS, BARS, Oracle EBS, AVM and CleverCAD.
• Maintain and arrange for the maintenance of all garages non-revenue equipment.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Six years of applied experience heavy fleet maintenance, including two years of supervisory experience.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a black seal license.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum:
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and communicate complicated instructions and directives
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite’s Word and Excel software
• Preferred:
• Completion of all 3 Modules of Foreman Block Training
• Understanding of NJ Transit Maintenance Standard Operation Procedures (MSOP)
• Understanding and be able to use NJ Transit Employee Performance System (EPS)
• Understanding and the ability to use Oracle Financial E-Business Suite to search the availability of vehicle parts

Physical Demands

• Perform tasks which may include heavy physical labor such as lift and carry heavy items.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel and bend throughout the workday.
• Must be able to pass NJ TRANSIT’s pre-employment physical, if applicable

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• None specified

Working Environment

• Fast paced garage/warehouse work environment
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to equipment, machinery/vehicles, chemicals, and other hazardous materials
• Garages are highly noisy/loud, contain dirt and dust and open at all times with exposure to extreme temperatures during different seasons.

Other Conditions

• NJ TRANSIT Bus Garages are open 24/7 and 365 days, shifts and schedules can vary and may include nights, weekends and holidays as required or assigned.

At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(k) Retirement Plans--up to 9% employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.