Superintendent, Track

description

title: superintendent, track

authority: ta

department: subways

division/unit: mow / track

location: various

hours: various

reporting manager (if applicable): general superintendent

deadline (if applicable): 10/8/26

compensation: $152,072 (utlo grade d)

the position plans, organizes, and is accountable for managing projects and providing oversight of personnel and activities within mow track subdivision's which consists of track construction, subway maintenance, system maintenance and track cleaning.

selected incumbent will be responsible for providing managerial direction and coordinating

activities related to track maintenance and/or construction in specified geographic areas to

ensure safe and reliable service is maintained. The incumbent will provide timely coordination

and implementation of safety procedures. If necessary, will assume the duties and

responsibilities of the general superintendent in their absence. The selected incumbent

must be willing to work all tours, weekends, holidays and respond to emergency situations

24/7, as well as being prepared to walk the underground or elevated tracks.

• high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years of related professional experience, of which at least three (3) years must have been managerial/supervisor experience, or
• a satisfactory equivalent of the combined education and experience.

extensive knowledge of railroad industry safety standard, material procurement and

labor contracts in transportation operations: construction, power distribution, system

and subway maintenance. Knowledge of scheduling track outages and forecasting the

needs of material, capital and safety precautions.

based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

all selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (if necessary)

as an employee of mta nyc transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of new york, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

for 55-a eligible titles: candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

For detailed information regarding the 55-a program, please visit the following link https://www
1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

ta applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment. The metropolitan transportation authority is north america's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding new york city, long island, southeastern new york state, and connecticut.

The mta network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other u.s. Transit systems combined. Mta strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation…