Field Maintenance Superintendent - Rail Equipment

New Jersey Transit Corp.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation seeks a senior Maintenance of Equipment leader to oversee all field M of E activities in the Newark and Hoboken divisions, ensuring daily train service through equipment availability and timely field repairs.

The role directs staffing, training, and field support for new service initiatives and federal mandates, while addressing fleet growth and regulatory requirements. You will participate in forums and coordinate with Metro-North and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree required in transportation, business administration, or related field.
• One year of related experience may substitute for each year of education required.
• Ten years of rolling stock maintenance experience with progressive management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs all M of E activities at field locations in the Newark and Hoboken divisions and ensures equipment availability for daily train service.
• Develops and directs staff, training, and field support infrastructure for new service initiatives and Federal mandates.
• Represents the Mechanical Department regarding facility upgrades and new services, and attends commuter group and advisory board forums.
• Responds to derailments, catenary problems and emergencies; serves on committees to determine incident causes.
• Ensures field locations comply with Federally mandated or NJ TRANSIT standard maintenance procedures.
• Liaises with Metro-North staff on the joint services agreement administration.
• Represents Mechanical Department in personnel issues, including negotiations and bargaining matters.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Rolling stock maintenance

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Transportation, Business Administration or related area

Job description

New Jersey Transit Corporation seeks a senior Maintenance of Equipment leader to oversee all field M of E activities in the Newark and Hoboken divisions, ensuring daily train service through equipment availability and timely field repairs.

The role directs staffing, training, and field support for new service initiatives and federal mandates, while addressing fleet growth and regulatory requirements. You will participate in forums and coordinate with Metro-North and internal stakeholders.