Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

• Direct and supervise the activities of General Foremen and oversee all activities of maintenance, car cleaning, inspection and running repair of the rolling stock consistent with the needs of service as well as FRA/CFR regulations.
• Manage personnel, administrative and labor issues within jurisdiction. Act as a charging official in disciplinary situations. Oversee and initiate disciplinary charges and enforce the carrier’s policies and procedures.  Participate in the formulation of grievance responses, disciplinary actions up to termination and assess discipline decisions.  Participate in the development of the budget and manages budget activities.
• Evaluation and oversight of all maintenance, repair, and inspection activities to identify training, tooling or other needs. Analyze daily train performance reports and identity failure trends. When needed re-align maintenance or operational practices to address failure trend Ensure Ensure appropriate level of staff to accomplish goals, prioritize work of staff and ensure labor rules and company policy are adhered to and enforced. Develop budgetary needs to accomplish goals, establish goals for areas under jurisdiction
• Provide technical expertise and recommend appropriate course of action to pertinent departments regarding the movement of equipment.
• Assist in long-range planning activities for capital projects, facilities, machinery and materials. Ensure appropriate level of staffing resources are provided within budgetary restraints.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Enforce discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.  Provide a safe, reliable fleet to LIRR customers.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.
•  Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a technologically generic field, such as, but not limited to: Industrial Management, Engineering, Business or related field. In lieu of bachelor's degree 14 years of related technical experience in industrial or related field experience may be considered
• Must possess Minimum 2 years progressively responsible mechanical equipment-related experience demonstrating responsibility for managing employees (represented and management) in a large, complex, unionized organization.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial or front-line supervisory experience in an Industrial or related field
• Minimum 10 years demonstrated technical experience in an Industrial or related field
• Must possess strong administrative, planning, scheduling and computer skills High Required
• Must possess experience handling related labor and personnel issues, evaluating the performance of employees, and addressing discipline when necessary. High Required
• Must possess solid technical (electrical and mechanical) and practical experience including familiarity with rolling stock equipment including MUs, locomotives and push-pull units, diesel-hauled passenger cars and freight equipment, FRA and other regulations relating to car maintenance and maintenance operations. High Required
• Must possess extensive knowledge of railroad operations and rail car maintenance activities at all levels of responsibility. Must have a good understanding of the operational needs of the LIRR. High Required
• Must possess demonstrated effective communications and human relation skills, with ability to professionally deal with all levels of the organization. High Required
• Must possess effective management, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment skills. High Required
• Must possess working knowledge of shop craft collective bargaining agreements High Required
• Must possess prior experience managing a function/projects with budgets management development responsibility. High Required
• Must possess progressively responsible mechanical equipment related experience demonstrating responsibility for managing employees (represented and management) in a large, complex, unionized organization. High Required
• Must possess the ability to deal with Unions, Federal State, and local agencies as well as the public High Required
• Must possess a valid drivers license High Required
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable High Required

• Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)
• Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)
• Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
• Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit
• Employee Resource Groups
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• 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”). 
• Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
• Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.
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