Rail Maintenance Supervisor

Utah Transit Authority

Description

Responsible for the complete maintenance of light rail, commuter rail and FRA regulated track and related structures, including track inspection, scheduled repairs, emergency repairs, and preventive maintenance. Assigns and directs the activities of Rail Maintenance workers. Ensures that the staff hired or transferred into Rail Maintenance are qualified and trained in the proper methods, and that they perform their responsibilities in a safe, productive, and acceptable manner.

Associates Degree with one business related class.

• Five years of experience repairing and maintaining railroad track and railroad track systems.
• Must be able to acquire track inspector certification within 30 days of start date.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain CDL and DOT card.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver's License.
• Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Have no violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to be successful in this job.

• How to interpret drawings, plans and schematics related to maintaining the rail system.
• Principles of track alignment geometry and profile, track fittings, turnout, and switch appliances.

• Oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal relationship.

• Pass a written qualifying exam.
• Get along and work closely with the rail maintenance crew on a daily basis.
• Successfully complete UTA's FRA Track Standards examination.
• Read and interpret drawings, plans and schematics related to maintaining the rail system.
• to work well with people, both internally and externally.
• Preferred prior supervisory and leadership experience.
• Preferred experience with electrified rail systems.

Shift: Wednesday Saturday 9:00pm to 7:30am

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent.
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning.
• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted
  membership to VASA
  .

* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at .

A minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

* Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use.

All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Pay Rate: $76,939.20/Annually

If interested, please apply before: Open until filled

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