Rail Maintenance Manager (2010)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation authority as a Rail Maintenance Manager. Oversee maintenance operations, manage personnel, and ensure safety and reliability of railway systems. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Security

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Free SEPTA Transportation Pass

Qualifications

• 2 years advanced technical training or 4 years relevant experience.
• Must possess acceptable attendance, performance, and safety records.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance personnel and oversees location operations.
• Responsible for infrastructure systems, equipment, and building refurbishment.
• Conducts regular inspections and maintains safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Safety Management

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced Technical Training

Tools

PC Skills

Job description

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Facility: Courtland Utility Shop

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 ourRail Maintenance Manager (2010).

Opening Date: 05/07/2025

Closing Date: 05/20/2025

Job Grade: SAM 38

Salary Range:$70,668.00-$88,348.00

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

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

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES

EM&C

I. Applicable to All 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 infrastructure systems, equipment, and/or building overhaul and minor refurbishment programs including preventative maintenance, inspection and failure diagnosis/analysis.
• Work shifts and/or weekends and holidays as required. Respond to emergencies problems that may disrupt normal service. Subject to call outside normal hours.
• 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, issue/investigate disciplinary action, etc. Participates in grievance procedures as required.
• Estimate project costs (Labor, Material, Support). Initiate and maintain accurate records on requisitions, work/employee schedules and reports to reduce waste and loss of manpower.
• Responsible for providing training for hourly employees, technical assistance, and support in the repair and/or maintenance of equipment or infrastructure.
• Responsible for conducting regular inspections, special inspections/investigations, collecting data on inspections/repairs to track reliability, and performing trend analysis.
• Assists engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve infrastructure and customer service issues.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and productive environment.
• Responsible for instructing, training, and testing newly transferred and hired employees.
• 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 affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
  

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES

EM&C

A. Track Utility Discipline

• Supervises the inspection, maintenance and reconstruction of railway track systems.
• Maintain condition of SEPTA’s right-of-way through management of programmed third party vegetation control and timely response to public complaints.
• Direct coordination of protection for SEPTA and third party work done in SEPTA’s track area. Deploy and supervise flagmen to provide protection.
• Directs and schedules drivers, mechanics, and operators for the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, track road beds, and construction projects.
• Directs the operation and/or repair of tampers, ballast regulators, rail handling equipment and other construction related equipment.
• Supervises Track Fabrication and Track Machine Shops, including scheduling, managing, and inspecting the bending, layout, welding, fabrication, repair, and reconstruction of track materials, components and assemblies.
• Schedules track outages with Transportation Department for Sperry Rail Testing and Geometry Car and high-rail inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EMC "All Areas"

• High School Diploma or equivalent and plus two (2) years advanced technical training in field of specialization required. Three years relevant Operating/Maintenance/Inspection experience required.
• In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four years additional years of relevant Operating/Maintenance/Inspection experience may be considered; however, advanced technical training may be required for positions in Power, Communications & Signals.
• Appropriate Technical/Safety Certifications/Qualifications/Licenses as required by SEPTA, State, Federal regulations (to be listed on posting as applicable).
• Appropriate Technical/Safety Certifications / Qualifications / License as required by SEPTA, State, Federal regulations (to be listed on posting as applicable).
• Must be 213.7 qualified (inspection and repair of tracks).
• Must be subway / elevated rule-book qualified.
• Valid Driver’s License required (CDL may be required also).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in personal computer and/or mainframe systems required. Preferred PC skills to include Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications.
• Must be able and willing to work variable hours and schedules as assigned, including weekends, holidays, and emergency situations as required.
• Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety records.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EM&C Areas

• 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!

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