Electro-Mechanical Rail Maintenance Supervisor

$5,000 Service Bonus

Second shift (2 pm - 10:30 pm) and third shift (10 pm - 6:30 am) openings

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.

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• 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.
• Perform inspections of LRVs and sub‑systems including building electrical/mechanical, and other elements related to maintaining a safe operating light rail system. Submit verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Sr. Manager of Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Light Rail Materials. Recommend and execute maintenance schedules and supervisory procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Sr. Manager of Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Light Rail Materials the results of LRV maintenance activities, and other relative information to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate effective contracted efforts by explaining problems and directing contractors and Hampton Roads Transit personnel in such activities. Oversee, review, and accept or reject work performance by contractors. Communicate progress of all LRV work activities.
• Train Hampton Roads Transit employees in the safe and efficient performance of LRV system maintenance and proper operation of equipment/tooling.
• Provide guidance and direction to LRV maintenance employees.
• Assign the schedules and duties of employees by issuing oral and written instructions, ensuring that an orderly scheduling interface with operations requirements is maintained.
• Assign personnel to provide emergency service.
• Monitor productivity and quality of subordinate maintenance personnel performance.
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient assignment of responsibility and expected levels of performance for assigned employees.
• 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 daily, accurate records are maintained for each technician's work hours, and a detailed account of the specific work functions each has accomplished.
• Enforce departmental policies and procedures and monitor employee attendance.
• 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.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.
• Prepare and/or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to lead, understand and supervise maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of LRVs.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric equipment and determine repair and perform system fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Knowledg…