Light Rail Track Maintenance Supervisor

Supervisor, Light Rail Track Maintenance

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Supervisor, Light Rail Track Maintenance is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising repair persons involved in the inspection and maintenance of rail and its components; inspects completed repair work to ensure that rail is safe for travel; maintains records of inspection; tracks and analyzes time, materials and general expenses of projects; directly supervises rail change out, crosstie replacement, track lining and surfacing, ballast cleaning, and other major track maintenance operations.

The incumbent also advises the Superintendent, Maintenance of Way of needed equipment, tools and materials for day-to-day activities; operates track maintenance equipment, aids in the review of external repair and maintenance contracts, supervises the contracted personnel, and performs other related duties. The incumbent is required to supervise personnel and delegate repairs to meet Federal, state of Maryland and MTA standards.

Employees in this class directly supervise "A" and "B" Repairmen.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certification Experience :
Three (3) years of experience repairing, installing, inspecting, and cleaning rail and related facilities. Substitution Information:
1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four years of the required non-supervisory experience. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position (and the duties of that position) that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Special Requirements : 1. Employee may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
2. Employee will be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
3. Employee may be exposed to a variety of hazards, requiring the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment.
4. Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.
5. Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdraw of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
6. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49
- Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establish departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner.

Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

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