General Foreman

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York is seeking a General Foreman to lead mechanical crews and ensure safe, reliable maintenance of rolling stock. You will oversee dispatch repairs, enforce safety practices, and coordinate training to foster a professional, high-performing team.

Responsibilities include payroll and performance management, ensuring compliance with FRA rules and company policies, and readiness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair of locomotives or similar fleet.
• 2+ years experience managing staff, projects, or processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to foreman and mechanical staff to ensure safe operations.
• Plan and execute dispatch repairs and maintenance for reliable rolling stock.
• Ensure safe, clean, and hazard-free workplace and procedures.
• Coordinate training and coach staff to meet performance goals.
• Perform payroll, attendance, and disciplinary tasks per policy.
• Ensure equipment can deliver reliable service and on-time performance.
• Possibly work varied shifts and be on call for emergencies.

Skills

Electrical background

Rolling stock maintenance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Planning and prioritizing

Leadership

Microsoft Office / data systems

24/7 availability

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Job Title: General Foreman

Department: Maintenance of Equipment

MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s): Various

Salary Range: $87,134.00 – $132,332.73

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Non-agreement

Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled

Other: Not telework eligible

ABOUT THE AGENCY

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide leadership to Foreman and other mechanical employees to ensure a safe workplace. Educate and enforce safe and efficient work practices to the workforce. Responsible for planning and executing dispatchments repairs and maintenance activities to provide reliable and safe rolling stock/work equipment for Metro-North’s customers while ensuring compliance to all regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe, clean, reliable maintenance, repair and dispatchment of rolling stock to meet Metro-North’s requirements for availability, on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the workplace is free of preventable hazards.
• Coordinate training of employees and enforce the practices of safe work procedures.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Perform all necessary administrative tasks, including payroll, attendance, and discipline in accordance with Metro-North’s policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure that employees are provided with all necessary training and counseling to perform their assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Ensure that equipment provided for dispatchments can deliver reliable service.
• Position may be required to work various shifts and locations as assigned to support operation 24 hour/day, 7 days a week. Will be on call and respond to emergencies as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong electrical/electronic background and general knowledge of rolling stock or asset class maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge for FRA and other regulatory agency policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and project coordination skills.
• Good planning, coordinating and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work effectively under extreme pressure and within a changing environment.
• Ability to provide leadership, decision making, and motivation required.
• General computer knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and automated data systems and/ or comparable applications.
• Must be available 24/7 to respond to derailments/unusual occurrences.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in a Mechanical or Electrical field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials to include two additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of practical experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair of Locomotives, EMU cars, Coach cars, or other comparable fleet or asset groups of electromechanical equipment.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience managing staff, projects, and/or processes.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Drivers License

OTHER INFORMATION

• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
• Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.