Light Rail Track Foreman - Riverline

NJ TRANSIT; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

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

401(k) – Retirement savings plan with up to a 3% company match

457(b) – Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a Foreman of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Track responsible for overseeing maintenance and operations of the track system. This role involves managing the track department to ensure compliance with safety regulations, coordinating inspections, and supervising maintenance crews. Candidates should have at least six years of rail equipment experience and previous supervisory experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive rail equipment or maintenance experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Mechanical trade school or two years of experience working with mechanical systems may substitute for one year of rail equipment or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and motivates the track maintenance workforce for maximum productivity.
• Ensures compliance with safety and established standards.
• Coordinates proper equipment manipulation and emergency repairs.
• Monitors data entry in the Asset Management System.
• Supervises construction and operations of track projects.
• Analyzes trends of track system failures and initiates corrective actions.
• Oversees training programs for mechanical personnel.
• Develops and monitors material usage and availability.
• Trains staff in proper maintenance procedures.
• Identifies and prioritizes capital projects.

Skills

Light rail maintenance-of-way

Proficient with Microsoft Word

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary

• The Foreman of Light Rail Transit (LRT) Track is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operations of the track system. They assist the Superintendent in managing the track department, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, coordinating track inspections and repairs, and supervising track maintenance crews. The Foreman also assists in developing and implementing track maintenance plans, monitoring track conditions, and ensuring efficient and reliable track operations to provide a smooth and safe transit experience for passengers.

Responsibilities

• Manages and motivates the track maintenance work force to obtain maximum productivity. Adheres to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement including administering corrective disciplinary action, as necessary. Establishes overtime plan and vacation coverage, etc., and monitors for compliance.
• Ensures all maintenance and equipment is consistent with applicable safety and established standards in accordance with FRA and NJ TRANSIT regulations.
• Interacts with both the Mechanical Desk and Transportation Department to coordinate proper equipment manipulation, shop moves and emergency repairs to maximize service to NJ TRANSIT’s customers.
• Monitors information and data to ensure it is properly entered and maintained in the Asset Management System. Ensures employees are properly trained and utilizing the system to document work performed, serialized components and other maintenance practices.
• Supervises construction, testing, start-up and operations of track projects. Oversees contracted services and provides support staff to assist same in capital project work. Provides technical support for new systems improvements and component design, procurement and manufacture.
• Ensures system reliability by analyzing trends of track system failure and coordinates with Vehicle Maintenance and Transportation to initiate corrective action and eliminate repeat system failures.
• Oversees training programs for Mechanical personnel in assigned areas to assure Mechanical personnel are properly trained on new technologies. Promotes a positive labor/management relationship with subordinates.
• Develops and monitors material usage and availability to assure timely repairs of defective equipment to minimize equipment shortages.
• Manages maintenance, construction, and inspection of the Light Rail Infrastructure. Directs in-house forces and/or outside contractors in corrective actions to repair system defects.
• Trains assigned staff in proper procedures and troubleshooting techniques to maintain track systems in safe and reliable operating condition.
• Develops departmental goals and objectives, plans and organizes work and establishes necessary staffing levels to achieve goals and objectives. Identifies and prioritizes long and short-term capital projects and develops basic, preliminary design concepts and specifications so that projects can be progressed in the capital budget.

Supervises

• MOW Track Technician - RL (10)

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• and six (6) years of progressive rail equipment/maintenance experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Mechanical trade school or (2) years of experience working with mechanical systems may be substituted for one (1) year of rail equipment/ maintenance experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Light rail maintenance-of-way (specifically track infrastructure) and station/building facilities maintenance is desired.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent written and verbal skills required

Benefits

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

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.