Maintenance Manager (2010) - Metro Rail Shops - City Transit.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 73.000 - 91.000; Tempo pieno

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Healthcare benefits

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SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the Metro Rail Shops at 69th Street Terminal in Philadelphia. The role oversees maintenance personnel and operations, ensuring safe, efficient service and meeting budgets while coordinating with union personnel and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a background in rail vehicle maintenance, strong leadership, and proven ability to develop cost-effective maintenance practices within a large

Competenze

• Three (3) years relevant Vehicle Maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization.
• Familiar working in a unionized environment.
• Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Mansioni

• Manages a group of employees with minimal direction, schedules work to maximize safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Oversees major rail vehicle overhaul and minor refurbishment programs including preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Controls labor and material expenditures to meet budget; issues material requisitions.
• Communicates with Union personnel and other supervisors to coordinate work activities.
• Maintains records on requisitions, schedules and reports to reduce waste and manpower loss.
• Provides technical assistance for repair/maintenance of rail vehicles and equipment.
• Monitors performance and skill levels of maintenance staff.
• Develops cost-effective maintenance practices and forecasts material/labor needs.
• Ensures a safe, clean and productive work environment.
• Instructs and trains newly hired employees.

Conoscenze

Vehicle maintenance experience

Union environment experience

Driver’s license

Interpersonal communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of advanced technical training

Strumenti

Mainframe or PC experience

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Maintenance Manager (2010) - Metro Rail Shops - City Transit.

Facility: 69th Street Terminal

City: Philadelphia

Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation!

TheSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)is thesixth-largesttransportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA isat the forefront of innovationin the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in thePhiladelphia region.

We are proud to be recognized as

2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire candidates for ourMaintenance Manager (2010) - Metro Rail Shops - City Transit..

Opening Date: 10/26/2026

Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Job Grade: SAM 38

Salary Range:$73,164.00-$91,442.00

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for effective supervision of maintenance personnel and oversees location operations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

VEM Rail Operations

NOTE: MAY INCLUDE 2 OR MORE DISCIPLINES

I.General Maintenance Manager Disciplines

• Manages a group of employees with minimum direction, schedules the work to maximize economic, efficient, and safe work standards and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for major rail vehicle overhaul and minor refurbishment programs including preventative maintenance, inspection and failure diagnosis/analysis.
• Responsible for controlling labor and material expenditures to comply with budgetary limitations. Also, issues material requisitions.
• Communicates with Union personnel and other supervisors to coordinate work activities, etc.
• Maintainsaccurate records on requisitions, work/employee schedules and reports to reduce waste and loss of manpower.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance and support in the repair and/or maintenance of rail vehicles and equipment.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance and skill levels of various types of technical and service personnel.
• Implements Authority practices and policies consistent with "good industrial practice".
• Develops cost effective maintenance practices for implementation throughout operations.
• Plans and forecasts material and labor needs consistent with operating requirements within depots.
• Responsible for collecting data on units/repairs to tract reliability, and perform trend analysis.
• Assists Engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve rail vehicles and customer service issues.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.
• Responsible for instructing, training, and testing newly transferred and hired employees.
• Ensures fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees in the section/department.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures, as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises, or hazards in the hazards affecting self and other employees is responsible for the individual’s own safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES

VEM Rail Operations (Specific Disciplines)

A. Electrical/Electronic Disciplines

• Supervises the troubleshooting, diagnosing, repair and maintenance of electronic/electrical equipment and systems for revenue rail vehicles, non-revenue equipment, circuit boards and other related component parts.
• Directs and monitors the maintenance and preventive maintenance on electrical/ electronic equipment, replacing and repairing, re-fabricating, and rebuilding all parts.
• Implements, operates, and maintains procedures for testing equipment, also provides proper calibration schedules and guidelines.
• Evaluates existing prints, schematics, etc. Works with Engineering to get documents updated so they can be reissued using the ECN system.
• Investigates modifications to improve reliability of troublesome units and maintains accurate and thorough failure data to perform trend analysis.
• Validates repairs to meet acceptable standards for workmanship.
• Provides technical assistance and support in the body repair of damaged rail vehicles. Must be familiar with state-of-the-art repair and measuring techniques.
• Responsible for scheduling collision repair activities and processes work orders for sheet metal shop fabrication jobs. Must ensure vehicle integrity and crash worthiness of collision repairs.
• Inspects and prepares damage estimates for collision vehicles.
• Oversees all body, sheet metal and painting work assignments.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES

VEM Rail Operations (Specific Disciplines)

• Supervises all machine shop activities, ensuring that rail vehicle wheels and axles meet required standards.
• Supervises the rebuilding of rail car trucks and component making in accordance with quality standards and schedules.

D. Running Repair/Yard Discipline

• Supervises inspections and minor repairs to rolling stock.
• Responsible for providing sufficient, clean, reliable, and safe rail vehicles for revenue service.
• Supervises cleaning of rail vehicles.
• Must be familiar with all applicable FRA regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

VEM Rail Operations "All Areas"

• Three (3) years relevant Vehicle Maintenance experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization.
• In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four (4) additional years of relevant Vehicle Maintenance experience may be considered; however, advanced technical training may be required for some positions.
• Familiar working in a unionized environment.
• Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

VEM Bus and Rail

• Mainframe or PC experience preferred.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Familiarity with labor agreements and SEPTA policies and procedures preferred.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.

Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Employee Wellness– Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.

Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.

Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community!

SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.