SUPT RAIL CAR MAINT

About the role

Serves as the replacement for the General Superintendent when required. Responsible for the administration and supervision of Car Maintenance Branch activities of the Office of Rail Maintenance, to include process management related to rail car maintenance, production planning and measurement, staffing, budget forecasting and oversight, and material control. On a twenty-four (24) hour basis, he/she will be required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents. Oversees the operating budget and capital budget of the Office. Carries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business. Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintains staffing and supervises employees as appropriate to needs of branch.
• Creates and maintains consistent quality and customer-focused team orientation among subordinate employees which supports the division's mission.
• Develops, or assists in the development of, administers, and maintains the branch's preventive maintenance, proactive maintenance, and other work programs.
• Identifies safety and training needs and ensures that necessary job-related instruction is provided to employees.
• Identifies, secures, and coordinates the procurement of tools/equipment/supplies needed to achieve the branch's short and long-term objectives; subject to budgetary constraints.
• Carrries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business. Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the administration and supervision of Car Maintenance Branch activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in transit maintenance, preferably car maintenance with at least four years of the experience at the supervisory level.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well given tight deadlines, extreme pressure and adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of Labor Agreement and experience dealing with union representatives required.
• An advanced engineering degree may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Directly related experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain Wayside level 3 certification within 30 days.

Skills

• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Experience with labor agreements and union representatives.
• Proficiency in managing budgets and procurement.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$65,641 - $98,462

Schedule

On a twenty-four (24) hour basis, required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents.