Manager, Maintenance - Rail
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionSALARY$105,032.76POSITION SUMMARYManages and
implements required rail fleet maintenance to provide reliable
service. Oversees and monitors programs and objectives to ensure
rail cars are properly repaired, maintained, and
serviced.QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and supervises work procedures and methods used by
assigned personnel to repair, service, and maintain Authority train
cars.
- Assigns work and assures appropriate training in work
procedures. Reviews completed work for conformance to stipulated
programs and procedures.
- Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff for compliance
with programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives.
Identifies performance deviations and determines appropriate course
of action to correct problem areas.
- Implements CTA procedures for proper transport, storage, and
disposal of solid and hazardous materials and hazardous waste
within maintenance facilities.
- Responds to inquiries from regulatory personnel related to
hazardous materials and hazardous waste management.
- Evaluates cause of repair failures and implements
improvements.
- Assists the senior management team in the development and
administration of the Rail Maintenance Department's programs,
policies, goals, and objectives.
- Supervises the activity of the TOPS (Transit Operations
Planning System), MMIS, Prima View security camera system, and
PC/laptops used to diagnose transmission, engine, and other
railcar-related defects.
- Coordinates assigned areas' job picks, work schedules, and
transition of work between shifts.
- Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of
staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
Recommends new hires and changes in personnel status such as
promotions, transfers, discharges, salary adjustments, etc. to
senior management.
- Performs related duties as assigned.MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position may include the
following jobs:Job Title
- Craft Foremen/Craft Leader/Craft Journeymen - Shop
- Car Servicers/Engine Washers/Apprentices
- Rail Mechanics
- Clerk/General OfficeCHALLENGES
- Maintaining reliability, safety, and cleanliness standards of
the fleet and facility.
- Prioritizing in accordance to customer needs, Authority
requirements, FTA regulations and budget constraints.
- Coordinating activities of assigned personnel in compliance
with nine different unions.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a
related technical field, plus four (4) years of experience in
vehicle maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience relating to position, or equivalent
military experience.
- Management experience preferred.
- Transit operations experience preferred.
- Experience in interviewing employees regarding accidents,
complaints, grievances and/or disciplinary actions preferred.
- Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's
License.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to walk on the right-of-way (Structure, Ballast,
and Subway) for extended distances in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to traverse steps, ladders, and pits, lift a
minimum of fifty pounds and function in areas where hazardous
conditions may be present.
- Must be able to work various shifts and hours, sometimes
without relief.
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended
periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other
office productivity machinery.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must
live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either
at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning
employment at CTA.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the scope and types of
repairs, inspection, and maintenance performed at the terminal
level required.
- Detailed knowledge of the correct tools and machinery used in
the repair and maintenance of rail vehicle cars.
- Working knowledge of environmental safety, chemicals, and
waste.
- Working knowledge of various trade contracts and unions.
- General knowledge of electrical and electronic theory.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills including knowledge of Excel,
Word, Access, PowerPoint, and database software.
- Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining
strict confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage a large staff and
operate in a fast-paced and unstructured environment.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with
departments, employees, and Managers at all levels of the internal
organization, as well as vendors.WORKING CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- Required to travel to various CTA, vendor, and transit property
locations.
- Subject to normal garage/shop hazards such as noise, dust,
grease, moving vehicles, etc. when visiting field locations.
- Subject to weather conditions when evaluating the provision of
service.
- Subject to work near energized rail (600 volts DC) and moving
trains
- May be required to work various extended or irregular hours
(including afternoons, nights, or weekend shifts) in order to
respond to CTA related issues or emergencies.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND
MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Standard office equipment.
- Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power
Point, Excel), car.
- Various shop tools and material.Additional DetailsPlease note,
employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration
in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Final
salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the
selected candidate and may be higher or lower than
target.Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency
ordinance.CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERNo employee or
applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of
race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin,
sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge,
disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or
local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification
exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for
our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will
make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of
otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its
employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an
accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact
arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application
or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with
you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.During the
hiring process, CTA?s Human Resources department will contact
candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these
correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application
being closed out for non-responsiveness.
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