Rail Maintenance Manager

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Transit Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Rail Maintenance Manager to join our team at the Chicago Transit Authority. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of our rail fleet, ensuring that our trains are safe, reliable, and meet the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and supervise work procedures and methods used by assigned personnel to repair, service, and maintain rail vehicles.
  • Assign work and assure appropriate training in work procedures. Review completed work for conformance to stipulated programs and procedures.
  • Evaluate and monitor the performance of staff for compliance with programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives.
  • Implement CTA procedures for proper transport, storage, and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and hazardous waste within maintenance facilities.
  • Respond to inquiries from regulatory personnel related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste management.
  • Evaluate cause of repair failures and implement improvements.
  • Assist the senior management team in the development and administration of the Rail Maintenance Department's programs, policies, goals, and objectives.
  • Supervise the activity of the TOPS (Transit Operations Planning System), MMIS, Prima View security camera system, and PC/laptops used to diagnose transmission, engine, and other railcar-related defects.
  • Coordinate assigned areas' job picks, work schedules, and transition of work between shifts.
  • Hire, train, develop, monitor, and evaluate performance of staff. Review and recommend personnel actions for approval.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field, plus four (4) years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to position, or equivalent military experience.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • Transit operations experience preferred.
  • Experience in interviewing employees regarding accidents, complaints, grievances, and/or disciplinary actions preferred.
  • Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's License.
Working Conditions
  • General office environment.
  • Required to travel to various CTA, vendor, and transit property locations.
  • Subject to normal garage/shop hazards such as noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, etc. when visiting field locations.
  • Subject to weather conditions when evaluating the provision of service.
  • Subject to work near energized rail (600 volts DC) and moving trains.
  • May be required to work various extended or irregular hours (including afternoons, nights, or weekend shifts) in order to respond to CTA-related issues or emergencies.
Equipment, Tools, and Materials Utilized
  • Standard office equipment.
  • Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel), car.
  • Various shop tools and material.

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