Overview

Salary: $123,544.42 – $160,609.16

The Central Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) will be responsible for supervising and dispatching Technicians to mainline revenue vehicle operating problems. They will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and assign work activities and projects to staff. In addition, they will provide highly responsible assistance to the Central Vehicle Trouble Desk Superintendent / Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent and perform other related duties as assigned. Furthermore, CMS will evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and administer corrective action as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment and have an illustrated history of the following experience, knowledge, and characteristics:

  • Ability to quickly analyze problems, make decisions, and direct a workforce in a fast-paced Operations Control Center environment.
  • Experience in mass transit railcar operations.
  • Knowledge in railcar systems like automatic train control, propulsion, friction brake, doors, HVAC, pneumatic, trucks, and suspension.
  • Ability to prepare, maintain and review transit vehicle maintenance procedures, documents, records, and reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Possession of associate degree in Electronic Technology from an accredited college or university, at least two (2) years of college, or completion of military training in electronics.

Experience
The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience in the maintenance of transit vehicles which must have included at least six months of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience or certification in supervision, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Substitution
Additional experience in electronic or electrical transit vehicle systems repair may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. An A.S. degree is preferred.

Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a Main Line Technician Certification, Wayside Certification, and a Radio Operator Certification upon completion of the probationary period.