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Title:  Sr. Manager of Communications, Signals

Job Code: 300014

Date Created: March 27, 2025

Reports to (Title):  General Manager

Direct Reports:  C&S Staff

Indirect Reports: None

Union Position (Y/N):   N

EOE Code:

Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming. https://www.transdevna.com

The Rail division of Transdev, provides an integrated suite of railroad infrastructure maintenance, signaling, project oversight, and construction services to our clients, both freight and passenger rail.  This position is based in Miami, FL, in supporting the RTA Maintenance of Way Rail Project.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of $135,000 - $150,000 per year.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of three (3) weeks
• Sick days: 5 per year
• Holidays: 11 days; 7 standard/fixed and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: Railroad Retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the activities of the Communication and Signal Maintenance managers and personnel
• Support the Transdev Rail Safety Director and Management Team ensuring that all employees and sub-contractors follow Federal, State, and Authority rules, regulations and policies.
• Maintain, support, and promote a safe work environment while complying with all corporate and Transdev Rail safety rules, policies, and procedures, including the development of training programs and instructing employees in proper work methods to meet the needs of the C&S department.
• Monitor and manage employee overtime and expenses
• Build estimates and coordinate with other managers for various projects.
• Assist with developing and negotiating contracts with sub-contractors, providing project oversight as needed, creating and maintaining various reports for management, maintaining material inventory levels.
• Ability to clearly convey information to managers, employees and the client in a professional manner.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned, including responding to emergency calls 24/7.
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area (as a percent): <10%

Experience:

• Licensed motor vehicle driver.
• Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of Railroad Communication and Signal position.
• Prefer experience in a supervisory role or a leadership capacity or a position with significant responsibility.

Education:

• Electrical or Engineering Degree (or related field of study) preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of Communications and Signals (C&S) practices.
• Knowledge of FRA Regulations and AREMA Standards.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with circuitry.
• Knowledge of operating and safety rules and physical characteristics of the SFRC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead others.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background screen and previous employment verification.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, to lift objects weighing a minimum of 50 lbs. and must have the ability to distinguish colors and to hear warning signals, radio, and telephone devices.

On-call 24/7, 365 days a year, with allowances for vacations, sick leave, and related time off.

For more information, please visit our website at www.transdevna.com/careers
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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