Assistant Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops Maintenance

Bay Area Rapid Transit; Oakland, California, Hillsborough (CA, MO, NC); On-site; USD 151,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Assistant Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent to oversee maintenance operations for fixed rail transit vehicles. This role involves planning and coordinating preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering effective relationships with staff. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to enhance reliability and quality, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a team that values innovation and stability, offering competitive pay and benefits while making a significant impact on the Bay Area transit system.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

CalPERS retirement program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fixed rail vehicle maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Experience in Lean methodologies and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Rolling Stock and Shop Department.
• Investigate incidents and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate shop activities including staffing and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Lean Methodologies

ISO 9001 Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

MAXIMO

Citrix WMS

SAP

Job description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

$151,524.00/annually - $229,559.00/annually

The initial annual salary for this assignment is negotiable between $151,524.00 - $181,551.13, commensurate with education and experience.

REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops or designee.

Current Assignment

First review of Applications will be conducted the week of May 12^th, 2025.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops, the Assistant Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent selected for this role will be responsible for, through subordinate professionals, planning and coordinating preventive maintenance, repair, modification, and inspection of fixed rail transit vehicles.

The selected candidate will plan and coordinate shop activities including staffing and scheduling; provide responsible support to the Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a track record of successfully supervising and managing reliability and quality initiatives in a rail transit vehicle repair shop. The candidate has demonstrated the ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with union-represented personnel, ensuring collaboration and mutual respect. Furthermore, the candidate brings valuable experience in conducting comprehensive investigations into accidents, unusual occurrences, and identifying root causes, showcasing their commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated administrative skills in in Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint, and experience using MAXIMO, Citrix WMS, SAP and other maintenance management systems.

Exceptional leadership qualities, strong communication abilities, and a proven talent for inspiring front-line supervisors and maintenance staff are essential for success in this role. The candidate will possess a strong background in a maintenance environment, with demonstrated success in driving performance to meet established goals and objectives; focusing on metrics and continuous improvement; and have experience successfully developing and implementing corrective action plans.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or business. The ideal candidate should have experience applying Six Sigma principles or other "Lean" methodologies, with knowledge of ISO 9001 standards being a highly preferred qualification.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Application Process

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling [phone].

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P.O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Examples of Duties

1. Manages and coordinates the daily operations and activities of the Rolling Stock and Shop Department including preventive maintenance, repair, modification, and inspection of fixed rail transit vehicles; responsible for effective service delivery, incident management, service recovery and corrective actions.
   
   
2. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures; assures adherence to department goals and objectives, enforces policies rules and procedures.
   
   
3. Plans and coordinates shop activities including staffing, parts, availability, and scheduling; monitors and evaluates shop operations and production and makes appropriate adjustments as required to meet customer demand.
   
   
4. Investigates accidents and unusual occurrences in a timely manner; determines cause; develops and implements resolutions or corrective actions. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies (i.e., CPUC, EPA, OSHA, etc.), water district, sanitary district, and fire department rules and regulations.
   
   
5. Assesses revenue vehicle needs of various transportation lines; ensures transit vehicles are prepared for transfer in support of operational needs; confers with transportation managers concerning vehicle and operational problems.
   
   
6. Schedules modifications and updates to revenue vehicle computers including time changes to revenue vehicle components.
   
   
7. Ensures availability and reliability of component parts.
   
   
8. Identifies new equipment needed to repair vehicles.
   
   
9. Responsible for responding to incidents at any time, day or night, traveling throughout the District between shops, attending BART-sponsored events at various shop locations, visiting external agencies, and traveling to isolated vendor locations.
   
   
10. Coordinates with outside vendors and contractors to build, repair, and replace equipment and services.
    
    
11. Participates in the development and administration of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
    
    
12. Assists in the selection, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures, appropriately applying labor agreement provisions.
    
    
13. Monitors employee safety compliance daily; conducts monthly shop safety meetings and takes corrective actions.
    
    
14. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle maintenance.
    
    
15. Provides staff assistance to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
    
    
16. Provides counsel and guidance, manages personnel, conducts, and oversees the completion of personnel matters and related documentation. Manages the resources assigned to the shop, to optimize utilization of all resources, including personnel and non-personnel. Identifies training needs for all personnel within car maintenance and coordinates the training for shop personnel.
    
    
17. Responsible for yearly vacation schedule for labor force and managing attendance and pay approval.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical maintenance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five (5) years of (full-time) professional verifiable experience in fixed rail vehicle maintenance or related experience which must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

OtherRequirements
Responsible and on-call for revenue vehicle and shop problems 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Revenue cars system mechanical and electrical components and functions
• Rail Vehicle Repair policies and procedures
• Operations of a comprehensive fixed rail transit vehicle maintenance program
• Principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the preventive maintenance of fixed rail vehicles
• Rail transit vehicle maintenance planning, scheduling, and control
• Methods and techniques of investigating rail transit vehicle incidents, accidents, and malfunctions
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations including OSHA and environmental rules and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

• Assisting in the management of a comprehensive fixed rail transit vehicle maintenance program
• Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff
• Preparing, maintaining, and reviewing vehicle maintenance schedules
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures
• Investigating and resolving rail transit vehicle incidents, accidents, and malfunctions
• Preparing and administering program budgets
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Planning and coordinating shop activities
• Assessing revenue vehicle needs of various transportation lines
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Ensuring compliance with applicable EPA, OSHA and other mandated rules and regulations
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.



The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [e-mail].



Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.