General Foreman
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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Mechanical coordinates and oversees the repair inspection cleaning rebuilding replacing and maintenance of 1180 pieces of rolling stock used in commuter service. The departments goal is to provide safe clean and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to the standards of the Federal Railroad Administration Association of American Railroads American Public Transit Association and the original equipment manufacturers.
Reporting to the Director or his/her designee the General Foreman supervises assigned day-to-day mechanical operations and/or capital project activities within Metras inspection and repair facilities coach yards and depots.
The primary duties include:Supervise Mechanical Foremen and other contract employees monitor and evaluates employee performance review time sheets and work orders for accuracy and completeness and oversee adjustments and corrections as needed. Coordinate maintenance schedules inspections and equipment repairs; and adjust staffing levels to meet operational update and maintains mechanical inspection repair and overhaul records at the district level and in the departments asset management database (Maximo).Conduct accident and injury investigations to determine cause and prepare findings for reporting to the for the operation and safety of all support equipment and building time off coordinate staff schedules fill vacancies as necessary andensure compliance with departmental and company policies and recommendations regarding hiring performance evaluations disciplinaryand/or termination safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work for the safety objectives goals and program of the organizationensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat cold rain and position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Management or related field OR in lieu of degree a combination of education and experience in railroad or railroad manufacturing that equals four years OR must be a qualified mechanic/journeyman.
- In addition to #1 above must have five years of of transportation operations maintenance or mechanical manufacturing experience.
- Must have two years of direct or indirect supervisory experience that includes day-to-day employee management assigning tasks providing guidance and training monitoring performance conflict management budgeting hiring disciplinary and/or termination.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools materials and techniques used in the repair maintenance and overhauling of mechanical equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
- Good knowledge of passenger rail car operation and design.
- Good knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration regulations and Federal Transit Administration Quality Management System guidelines.
- Good planning analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good supervisory skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill using Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Word Access and Excel.
- Ability to understand and apply provisions of labor agreements.
- Ability to teach and direct others.
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities demands and timelines.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations to operational situations.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must be FRA 229 238 and 218 certified or be able to become certified within 90 days.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Ability to stand walk and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Hearing/Visual acuity far/near depth perception field of vision color vision.
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle.
- Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metras 6-county region.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoonevenings or weekends.
- Must be available on-call 24-hours/day 7 days/week 365 days/year includingweekends and holidays.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants andemployees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Employment Type
Full Time
