Electrical Foreman

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Under general supervision, MARTA maintenance supervisors oversee staff in the maintenance, repair, and installation of traction, auxiliary, and emergency power systems, as well as electrical distribution and lighting. They coordinate daily operations, monitor performance and provide direct technical support to work teams.

They also manage maintenance checks, inventory and may coordinate with outside contractors to ensure quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an electrical/electronic training program with six years of electrical maintenance experience on HV AC/DC systems.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work to and supervises maintenance staff involved in traction, auxiliary, and emergency power systems, electrical distribution equipment and lighting.
• Coordinates daily operation, monitors performance and provides direct technical assistance to teams.
• Makes maintenance checks, tracks inventory and may coordinate external contractor work and services.
• Maintains records and ensures compliance with policies and union guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Planning and evaluation

Coaching

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; formal electrical/electronic training

6+ years electrical maintenance experience (high/medium voltage AC/DC)

Job description

High school education or equivalent AND completion of a formalized electrical/electronic training program, and a minimum of six years of electrical experience in the maintenance of high and medium voltage AC and DC power systems.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assigns work to and supervises the activities of maintenance employees involved in the maintenance, repair, and installation of traction, auxiliary, and emergency power systems, electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, and other related electrical systems. Coordinates daily operation, plans, monitors and evaluates subordinates' performance and provides direct technical assistance to work teams. Conducts maintenance checks, monitors inventory levels and may coordinate the acquisition of supplies, equipment and services from outside contractors. Carries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business.

Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns work to and supervises unit employees. Ensures day-to-day activities, in support of unit work goals, are completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner within established policies and procedures.
• Coaches personnel on proper performance of work, frequently providing direct technical assistance.
• Plans, monitors, evaluates and develops employee performance to maximize employee potential and maintain a high- performance environment.
• Maintains up-to-date records on computerized time and attendance system. Encourages perfect attendance for all team members. Counsels employees on codes of conduct/standards of excellence and issues verbal and written feedback when necessary, in accordance with MARTA's policies and union guidelines.
• Prepares all required maintenance reports in accordance with Facilities Maintenance Departmental protocol and Electrical Power and Equipment Branch requirements. Coordinates work activities to utilize relevant technologies to deliver continuous quality service, process improvements, and cost controls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Electrical contractor Class 2 unrestricted license preferred. Must have a Commercial Driver's License or minimally possess a CDL permit (successfully have passed the written portion of the CDL exam). Employees will be required to obtain their CDL license within 90 days following employment.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.