Overview

*$5,000 Service Bonus*

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.

Responsible for assigning, monitoring, and training technical personnel in connection with the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of all Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) and sub-systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Oversee and execute maintenance actions within schedule and budget utilizing work windows allowed by operating considerations. Report delays and problems promptly, taking appropriate action to maintain effective coordination of activities.
  • Develop plans to meet unexpected situations, emergencies and unusual events. Assess factors and conditions affecting maintenance activities, responding appropriately when these change and keep all interested and involved parties informed of matters requiring their attention.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and rules. Recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities proceed safely and efficiently.
  • Performs inspections of LRV’s and sub-systems including but not limited to building electrical/mechanical, and other elements related to maintaining a safe operating light rail system. Submits verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Director of Maintenance – Rail and Facilities. Recommends and executes maintenance schedules and supervisory procedures.
  • Coordinates effective contracted efforts by explaining problems and directing contractors and Hampton Roads Transit personnel in such activities. Oversees, reviews, and accepts or rejects work performance by contractors. Communicates progress of all LRV work activities.
  • Trains Hampton Roads Transit employees in the safe and efficient performance of LRV system maintenance and proper operation of equipment/tooling.
  • Assign the schedules and duties of employees by issuing oral and written instructions, ensures that an orderly scheduling interface with operations requirements are maintained.
  • Assign personnel to provide emergency service.
  • Responsible for monitoring productivity and quality of subordinate maintenance personnel performance.
  • Monitor and evaluate work in progress for timeliness and ensure the quality of all work performed.
  • Ensure that services are performed on schedule.
  • Evaluate work performance of assigned personnel on a continuing basis to recommend for commendation or to identify the need for improvement or change.
  • Ensure that daily, accurate records are maintained for each technician’s work hours, and a detailed account of the specific work functions each has accomplished.
  • Develop, administer and maintain records of instruction programs for safety, preventative maintenance and shop equipment.
  • Operate On Track Equipment and other maintenance equipment as required for training and maintenance activities.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Lead and supervise maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of LRV’s.  Provide technical training and guidance for maintenance personnel in the diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance and service of LRV’s.  Able to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric equipment and determines repair and performs system fabrication and assembly tasks.  Able to read and interpret construction plans, specification and electronic, electrical and electromechanical schematics, and diagrams.  Able to maintain accurate records and correctly use test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, insulation breakdown tester, wire tracer and other equipment as required).  Able to read and interpret construction plans, specification and electronic, electrical and electromechanical schematics, and diagrams.

Software applications:

Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn the SPEAR Maintenance Management System

Training/Education/Experience:

Associates Degree/Vocational Training certificate in the Electrical/Electronic technical field and 4 years of related trade experience with a Journeymen electrician license. OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related trade experience.

License:

CDL or CLP class B with air brake and passenger endorsement.

To view complete job description and to apply for the Electro-Mechanical Rail Maintenance Supervisor position, please visit our website at  http://gohrt.com/transitcareers/