General Superintendent, Equipment Field Maintenance

NJ TRANSIT; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NJ TRANSIT as a Maintenance Manager, overseeing the Maintenance of Equipment activities across Newark and Hoboken. You will ensure the availability and reliability of train services while leading a team and complying with regulatory mandates. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Commuter benefits

401(a) Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

401(k) Retirement saving plan with a 3% company match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 10 years of rolling stock maintenance experience, including management experience.
• One year of related experience may substitute for each required education year.

Responsibilities

• Directs all Maintenance of Equipment activities at field locations.
• Ensures equipment availability for daily train service.
• Represents Mechanical Department on operational issues.

Skills

Management

Equipment Maintenance

Problem Solving

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Transportation or Business Administration

Job description

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2023, 2024, & 2025

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Directs all Maintenance of Equipment (M of E) activities at field locations in the Newark and Hoboken divisions. Responsible for providing day-to-day equipment availability for daily train service by ensuring that all Rail rolling stock receives the appropriate tests and necessary field repairs while the outlying locations.
• Develops, initiates and directs the proper staff, training, and field support infrastructure for new service initiatives and Federal mandates, such as qualified maintenance personnel, as well as addressing the needs of an increased fleet.
• Represents the Mechanical Department regarding issues such as the upgrade of existing or building of new facilities for new services, enhanced service or in response to Federal regulations. Attends commuter group and county transportation advisory board forums.
• Responds to all derailments, catenary problems and other emergencies and represents the Mechanical Department as a committee member when necessary to determine incident causes.
• Responsible for ensuring that all field locations comply with Federally mandated or NJ TRANSIT standard maintenance procedures and requirements.
• Serves as liaison to Metro-North staff concerning the administration of M of E portion of the joint services agreement.
• Represents the Mechanical Department in personnel issues such as Section VI’s negotiations and other collective bargaining agreement issues.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Transportation, Business Administration or related area
• Ten (10) years of rolling stock maintenance experience, including increasingly responsible management experience to include direct supervision of agreement and non-agreement employees.
• One (1) year of closely related experience may be substituted for each year of Education required.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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