Rail Maintenance Of Way Supervisor, Rail Track Supervisor
Rail Maintenance Of Way Supervisor, Rail Track Supervisor
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Job Description
Close Date: Tuesday May:00 AM
Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department
Transit & Rail Maintenance
Salary: $73630.73 $92038.42 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
The Rail Track Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for developing plans programs and largescale maintenance projects that will ensure all preventive maintenance inspections troubleshooting and repairs are completed. These plans programs and projects are performed to ensure that the general maintenance of track (rail) embedded track switches/turnouts yards and other track right of way (ROW) components remain in a state of good repair. This will include but is not limited to special track work/parts rail ballast ties direct fixation fasteners rail joints roadbed drains floating slabs crossing pads and derailers. This position reports directly to the Manager of Maintenance of Way OCS/Track (MOW).
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise and assist staff with the following: removing obstructions such as tree limbs shrubs weeds graffiti or any other element that may affect rail operations or the appearance of the ROW
Will be required to operate nonrevenue vehicles and highrail maintenance vehicles and perform specific maintenance on this equipment.
Maintain all related records and reports of work production procurement usage of materials labor and resource allocation.
Will provide supervisory direction in emergency responses and will be called upon to provide support for other areas regarding light rail service special events streetcar and public safety and service.
Will assist in an ongoing track inspection program utilizing a computerreporting system ensuring equipment meets standards tolerances and typical adverse conditions that may affect the movement of track.
Must be able perform all duties as required.
Directly support continuous implementation and compliance of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) State Safety Oversight Program Standards (SSOPS) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations 49 CFR Part 673 and 672 related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and the CATS Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Support Safety performance goals of CATS
Encourage employees to proactively support and report safety concerns following the CATS Safety Reporting options as described in your training and in the ASP.
As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Advocate and promote a strong safety culture within CATS with regard to transportation services capital programs facility operations and maintenance worksite procedures employees and customers following SMS and ASP.
Participate in internal and external ASP audits.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Must have a direct and comprehensive knowledge of either Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) or American Public Transportation Association (APTA) regulations and industry standards.
Knowledge of safe use and ability to use track maintenance tools such as rail drill rail saw tamping jacks and hand tools.
Must be able to manage and supervise and direct staff of employees.
Must be able to comply with all safety regulations set forth by CATS OSHA FTA FRA and NCDOT as they apply to CATS Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Preferred Qualification:
Two (2) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent and seven years relevant work experience or associate degree earned from an accredited college or technical school in Civil Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field with five (5) years of experience in preventative and corrective track maintenance on an electrified rail transit system or class I Railroad.
Must have a valid Class A CDL license or be able to obtain.
Must pass a preemployment DOT physical and drug test.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a City Driving permit
Conditions of Employment:
The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
This position is considered a security and Safety Sensitive position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FTA guidelines as well as all procedures and guidelines in alignment with the City of Charlotte and CATS Drug and Alcohol Policies. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
High School Graduate or Equivalent and Seven Years of Experience
or
2 Year College Degree and Five Years of Experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .
The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request please email callor visit us in person at700 4th St. Charlotte NC 28202.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcoholfree workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
