Assistant Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way (OCS)

TriMet; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMet in Oregon seeks an Assistant Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way (OCS) to supervise staff and contractors responsible for inspection, maintenance, and modification of light rail MOW plant and equipment. You will ensure safety, manage preventive maintenance programs, and coordinate with project teams to support light rail operations.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of track, electrification, signals, and compliance with bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial mechanics, electrical, engineering or related field preferred.
• Four (4) years of total credited experience.
• Three (3) years as technician/mechanic in maintenance-of-way (track, electrification, signals, rail facilities).
• One (1) year of lead experience in maintenance-of-way.
• Possession of current/valid Class C license; ability to pass driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work assignments of Rail Maintenance of Way employees. Allocate staff and materials to assure rail service is maintained and minimized interruption.
• Implement, maintain and manage preventive maintenance programs. Monitor activities and ensure goals are met; provide direction using drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with bargaining unit agreements and maintain good relations; apply progressive discipline when needed.
• Prepare and implement work schedules, programs and procedures; generate routine and special reports.
• Coordinate MOW work programs with construction projects by TriMet or others.
• Coordinate productivity improvement processes and encourage employee creativity for efficiency.
• Maintain a 24/7 readiness to respond to MOW emergencies (vandalism, derailments, etc.).
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and engineering teams to support light rail improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all agency rules and safety procedures.
• Contract management including budgeting, submittals, monitoring and approval of contractor work.
• Continuously improve department through teamwork with TriMet and other agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in industrial mechanics, electrical, or engineering

Tools

Class C license (Oregon/Washington)

Job description

Assistant Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way (OCS)

The Assistant Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way (OCS) supervises staff and contractors responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of TriMet's light rail system maintenance-of-way plant and equipment. Functional areas of responsibility include traction substations, overhead electrification, wayside signals and communications, track and guideway structures.

This position is performed in-person five (5) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings. Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise work assignments of Rail Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees. Allocate staff and materials to assure rail service is maintained and minimized interruption.
2. Implement, maintain and manage preventive maintenance programs. Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with program goals and ensure production standards are attained. Keep manager informed of work progress or problems. Provide direction and instruction to employees on maintenance activities. Use written instructions, blueprints, schematics, drawings and specifications, and tools.
3. Understand and comply with bargaining unit agreements including Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. Maintain good union, employee, and supervisor relations; resolve problems with employees. Administer progressive discipline through the effective application of Human Relations methods, practices and procedures.
4. Prepare and implement work schedules, programs and procedures. Prepare routine and special reports of work accomplished, and time and materials expended.
5. Coordinate MOW work programs with construction projects by TriMet or others occurring in or affecting the light rail right-of-way and train operations.
6. Responsible for proactively implementing new techniques and improvements to identify problems and find solutions that improve work performance and environment. Coordinate productivity improvement processes by encouraging employee creativity and involvement to find short and long term efficiencies.
7. Maintain a 24/7 readiness to respond to MOW light rail emergencies, such as vandalism, derailments, collisions, and MOW defects.
8. Coordinate with project managers, project designers, and engineering and construction teams to support light rail improvement and expansion projects.
9. Responsible for understanding, complying with, and enforcing all agency rules and procedures to ensure a safe environment for employees and customers.
10. Contract management including budgeting, cashflow analysis, approving submittals, monitoring, correcting, and approving contractor processes, work, and materials.
11. Responsible for self and department's continuous improvement. This includes teamwork with many TriMet departments, collaboration with other transit agencies, and education and professional association advancement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma/G.E.D. is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in industrial mechanics, electrical, engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Four (4) years of total credited experience.*
• Three (3) years of experience as a technician/mechanic in a maintenance-of-way discipline, such as, track, railway electrification, signals, or rail facilities maintenance are required.
• One (1) year of lead experience in a maintenance-of-way discipline is required.
• Possession of current/valid Class "C" license issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.*
• The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Salary

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. A complete work history will be required for this purpose at the time of offer; any omitted work history will not be considered after hire. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

Grade 16, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range

Minimum: $104,587.00

Maximum: $156,881.00

Selection Process

1. Application Review and Supplemental Questions (an up-to-date resume is required)
2. Internal Work Record Review (if applicable)
3. Testing
4. Driving Record Check
5. Panel Interview
6. Professional Reference Check
7. Education Verification (if applicable)
8. Criminal Background Check

Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.