Supervisor TES

dart; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) seeks a supervisory professional to lead Traction Electrification Systems (TES) in the Maintenance of Way Department. You’ll oversee TES personnel and contractors, develop budgets, schedules, and reports, and ensure timely, safe delivery of maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include managing preventive maintenance, inventory, and data systems; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and promoting safety practices across teams.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in related technical field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in DC traction or related field with 2 years supervising staff.
• Valid CDL Class-A Restricted and ability to obtain Texas CDL within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise TES personnel and contractors for DART maintenance.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules and budgets for complex projects.
• Oversee maintenance programs, safety practices, and training.
• Maintain documentation and reports for management review.

Skills

DC Traction Substations

Industrial electricity

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associates degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Rail Technology, or related technical fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Range

$64,863.00 - $107,023.00

Supervisory Organization

Mgr Traction Elec Power

Country

United States of America

Address

3021 OAK LANE

City

DALLAS, TX 75226

FLSA

Non-Exempt Professionals: 08 - Service and Maintenance (EEO-4-United States of America), 8A - Servicers and Laborers - Supervisors (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary

Responsible for supervising the programs and activities of Traction Electrification Systems (TES) personnel and contractors for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Maintenance of Way Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform complex duties related to technical area of assignment; responsible for highly complex maintenance projects, and acts as COTR; develops cost estimates, schedules and budgets.
• Oversees personnel maintaining DARTs TES Section; assist in development and training of Traction Power Maintainers.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain documentation associated with preventive maintenance programs for the TES Section; prepares a variety of reports for management review.
• Oversees the TES Section databases/work order system; schedule, oversee, and monitor assignments to optimize utilization of the TES workforce; monitor the performance of detailed maintenance assignments.
• Oversees system performance and provides solutions to problems.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors spare parts inventory, equipment, tools, test equipment, and safety equipment.
• Acts as liaison between Maintenance Department and internal/external contacts involved in TES system maintenance or TES operations.
• Attends training courses provided by DART.
• Provides performance support expertise to guide subordinate staff to improve cost and overall effectiveness of ongoing work.
• Presents new ideas for capital projects and provides a cost analysis; completes capital project within a timely manner.
• Promote established training, safety practices and procedures; take precautions to ensure staff follows appropriate procedures.
• Writes work instructions for work performed within the section.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Associates degree from an accredited college, university or technical institute in Business Administration, Computer Science, Rail Technology, or other related technical fields.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in DC Traction Substations, utility line maintenance, industrial electricity, industrial electronics maintenance, repair industry or related field to include two (2) years of experience supervising the work or support staff and/or subordinate staff in an electric rail transit system, public electrical or utility company; or four (4) years in a Lead TPM position with knowledge in DC Traction Substations, utility line maintenance, industrial electricity, industrial electronics maintenance, repair industry or related field.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.
• Must have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class-A Restricted, and be able to obtain a Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class-A Restricted within 90 days of employment; no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Applicants/employees must pass and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination including pre-employment drug test and must submit to Federal Transportation Administration-required random drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Must work in a safe manner and constant state of alertness.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Must also be able to read and comprehend a variety of work related/required technical manuals, safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Analytical skills to solve highly complex civil, mechanical, electrical, and technical problems.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, research history and communicate reoccurring problems to prevent future problems or to resolve complaints.
• An applicable business acumen, providing analytic and creative skills to find solutions to interpersonal, technical, and administrative problems resulting in timely and accurate decisions both as an individual and at a team level.
• Ability to manage and deal equitably and effectively with all races, nationalit