Railway Track Maintenance Manager

6 days ago


Norfolk, Virginia, United States Hampton Roads Transit Full time
Job Summary

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of expertise in railway track maintenance. As a Track Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Light Rail track, Wayside Structures, Operational Signage, and related ground elements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and oversee track maintenance activities, including inspection, scheduled repairs, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance.
  • Perform field tests during track and structure inspections to identify faulty track or structural problems and notify the operations control center of corrective actions.
  • Assign and oversee the activities of Track Maintenance workers and ensure that staff are trained in proper maintenance methods and perform their responsibilities in a safe, productive, and acceptable manner.
  • Develop plans to meet unexpected situations, emergencies, and unusual events, and assess factors and conditions affecting maintenance activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and rules, and recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities proceed safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor the material condition and appearance of the right-of-way, including vegetation abatement along the tracks, Traction Power Stations, Signal Houses, and crossings.
  • Ensure all signage is in good repair, and communicate effectively with the Manager, Maintenance of Way (MOW) and other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
  • Monitor, identify, and correct imminent safety hazards for the Hampton Roads Transit total rail system.
  • Investigate, analyze, and make recommendations for correcting potential safety problems.
  • Provide oversight for all contract work along the right-of-way, including yearly Geometry and ultrasonic inspections, vegetation control, installation of new track structures, and establish pricing and scheduling information.
  • Train Hampton Roads Transit employees in the safe and efficient performance of track maintenance and proper operation of required rail maintenance equipment.
  • Provide guidance and direction to LRT track employees, assign schedules and duties, and ensure an orderly scheduling interface with system requirements.
  • Assign personnel to provide emergency service, and monitor the productivity of subordinate maintenance personnel.
  • Assure adherence to original equipment manufacturers' requirements and quality standards in all work performed, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
  • Operate On Track Equipment and other maintenance equipment as required for training and maintenance activities.
  • Prepare and/or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc.
Requirements
  • AA or AS degree in Transportation, Management, or other relevant field, plus two years' experience in the maintenance and repair of railroad track to FRA standards and AREMA recommendations.
  • Meets the requirements of FRA part 213.7 Designation of qualified persons to supervise certain renewals and inspect track.
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus four years' experience in the maintenance and repair of railroad track systems, and meets the requirements of FRA part 213.7 Designation of qualified persons to supervise certain renewals and inspect track.
  • A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the criterion listed above and satisfies the knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements will also be considered.
  • CDL Class B license and/or CDL permit, and the ability to acquire within sixty (60) days of employment a valid Virginia CDL Class B license with air brake and passenger endorsements.
Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor, frequently lifting 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with the assistance of applicable equipment or other employees.

Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis, and duties will require working weekends and Holidays.



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