Track Maintenance Manager (2010)

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Opening Date:

XX/XX/XXXX

Closing Date:

XX/XX/XXXX

Job Grade:

SAM 38

Salary Range:

 $70,668.00

• 88,348.

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DESCRIPTION

Responsible for effective supervision of maintenance personnel and oversees location operations.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES EM&C

I. Applicable to All Disciplines Manages a group of employees with minimum direction; schedules the work to maximize economic, efficient, and safe work standards and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Responsible for infrastructure systems, equipment, and/or building overhaul and minor refurbishment programs including preventative maintenance, inspection and failure diagnosis/analysis. Work shifts and/or weekends and holidays as required. Respond to emergencies problems that may disrupt normal service. Subject to call outside normal hours. Responsible for controlling labor and material expenditures to comply with budgetary limitations. Also issues material requisitions. Communicates with union personnel, and other supervisors to coordinate work activities, issue/investigate disciplinary action, etc. Participates in grievance procedures as required. Estimate project costs (Labor, Material, Support). Initiate and maintain accurate records on requisitions, work/employee schedules and reports to reduce waste and loss of manpower. Responsible for providing training for hourly employees, technical assistance, and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment or infrastructure. Responsible for conducting regular inspections, special inspections/investigations, collecting data on inspections/repairs to track reliability, and performing trend analysis. Assists engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve infrastructure and customer service issues. Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment. Responsible for instructing, training, and testing newly transferred and hired employees. Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others. Manage the flagging personnel assigned to contractor groups working on SEPTA projects, also responsible for coordinating between the contractors, SEPTA disciplines, track outages, power permits, and other related activities.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES EM&C

A. Track Utility Discipline Supervises the inspection, maintenance and reconstruction of railway track systems. Maintain condition of SEPTA's right-of-way through management of programmed third party vegetation control and timely response to public complaints. Direct coordination of protection for SEPTA and third party work done in SEPTA's track area. Deploy and supervise flagmen to provide protection. Directs and schedules drivers, mechanics, and operators for the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, track road beds, and construction projects. Directs the operation and/or repair of tampers, ballast regulators, rail handling equipment and other construction related equipment. Supervises Track Fabrication and Track Machine Shops, including scheduling, managing, and inspecting the bending, layout, welding, fabrication, repair, and reconstruction of track materials, components and assemblies. Schedules track outages with Transportation Department for Sperry Rail Testing and Geometry Car and high-rail inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE EMC

"All Areas" High School Diploma or equivalent and plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization required. Three years relevant Operating/Maintenance/Inspection experience required. In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four years additional years of relevant Operating/Maintenance/Inspection experience may be considered; however, advanced technical training may be required for positions in Power, Communications & Signals. Appropriate Technical/Safety Certifications/Qualifications/Licenses as required by SEPTA, State, Federal regulations (to be listed on posting as applicable). Appropriate Technical/Safety Certifications/Qualifications/Licenses as required by SEPTA, State, Federal regulations (Roadway Worker Qualified and 213.7 Qualified). Valid Driver's License required (CDL may be required also). Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in personal computer and/or mainframe systems required. Preferred PC skills to include Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications. Must be able and willing to work variable hours and schedules as assigned, including weekends, holidays, and emergency situations as required. Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records. Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits! ✅ Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums. ✅ Retirement Security
• Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future. ✅ Work-Life Balance
• Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones. ✅ Employee Wellness
• Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. ✅ Invest in Your Growth
• We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement. ✅ Student Loan Assistance
• Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt. ✅ Free Travel Perks
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