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Title:  Maintenance Supervisor (POWER & Third Rail) II Job ID 12586

First Date of Posting:   12/17/2025
Last Date of Filing:       12/242025
Authority:                       TA
Department:                Subways
Division/Unit:               POWER & Third Rail
Reports to:                  Superintendent
Work Location:            Various
Hours of Work:            Various 

ONLY CURRENT MTA/NYCT TRANSIT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS IN 

POWER DIVISION (& Third Rail) ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

Compensation:

Maintenance Supervisor II (POWER & Third Rail) Salary Range: 

1st Year – Entrance          $110,381 

2nd Year                           $111,951

3rd Year                            $115,888

Responsibility:

Assist management in the planning and directing of maintenance and defect correction. Maintain logs and records, provide verbal and written reports as required. Develop and maintain monthly and annual material requirements, as needed, ensure timely acquisition and distribution of material, develop strategic and tactical plans to enable the division to better utilize limited material and workforce resources, in POWER Operations, Substations, Maintenance and Cable personnel, Third Rail Maintenance, Third Rail Cable Systems and Contact Rails, and Circuit Breaker Houses.  The incumbent will also direct employees in emergency response.

Make on-site evaluation of emergency situations and recommend appropriate level and type of response required. Develop action plans to improve productivity and accountability. Oversee Maintenance and repair operations to ensure personnel adherence to MOW Safety and Office of System Safety policies, 'safety rules' and procedures. Responsible for the safety of employees, work site safety, and respond to safety issues/incidents that may occur under their jurisdiction.

The incumbent may also be required to assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent, if so directed. The incumbent will undertake any other tasks required by management.

Education and Experience:

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience with a major railroad or transit authority installing, repairing and maintaining substation equipment, traction power/Third Rail equipment and associated supervisory control equipment; at least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Division of POWER & Third Rail System.
• Knowledge of the various functions performed within the group.
• The ability to read Capital Contracts and prepare estimates for projects.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview. 

Other Information: 

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). 

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. 

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.