Superintendent, Metro Rail Car Maintenance

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for a Metro Railcar Maintenance Superintendent. The Superintendent manages the Railcar Maintenance Division, including supervision of union-represented employees and oversight of the maintenance and repair of the rail vehicle fleet.

The Superintendent ensures required railcar inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance are performed in compliance with state and federal regulations to support the safe and reliable operation of rail vehicles. This position participates in resolving maintenance service issues, ensures safety practices are consistently followed, and is accountable for meeting departmental goals and performance objectives.

The Superintendent works collaboratively with other departments to promote safe and efficient rail maintenance and operations activities and provides leadership aligned with agency goals and strategic plans.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Railcar Maintenance.

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of experience repairing, installing and maintaining high voltage propulsion and related control systems, rail car systems; railroad signals and train control systems; electronic money collection systems; communication equipment; and/or other related electronic equipment in a transit or railroad environment. Two years of the required experience must have involved supervising lower level repair personnel maintaining mechanical, electronic and electrical systems and equipment.

Notes:

1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four years of the required non-supervisory experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.