Director, Rail Infrastructure Maintenance

2 days ago


Newark NJ United States NJ Transit Full time
Director, Rail Infrastructure Maintenance

Rail Operations

Job Description:

Move forward with us At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Directs all maintenance including conceptional planning and design. Provides cost effective maintenance which ensures safe, reliable and efficient Rail service.
  2. Directs the development, monitoring and control of maintenance schedules and budgets for maintenance programs.
  3. Coordinates maintenance efforts with inter-disciplinary departments and schedules programs with transportation service requirements. Ensures timely maintenance programs are completed with no adverse Rail service impacts.
  4. Develops maintenance practices and strategies for system-wide maintenance enhancement and improvement.
  5. Directs the management of department needs, including all personnel related matters. Assures maintenance programs are staffed at proper levels and personnel are trained in compliance with Federal, State and NJ TRANSIT requirements.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering, or related area and eight (8) years of experience in Railroad operations, maintenance, engineering, construction and maintenance. One (1) year of closely related experience may be substituted for each year of Education required.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to a 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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