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Maintenance Manager Office of Track and Structures

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
VA
Closing date
Apr 19, 2019

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Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate with vocational training in construction, welding or related fields. A minimum of seven (7) years experience that has included experience in all phases of track installation, repair and maintenance with demonstrated track inspection and maintenance analysis experience or structures repair and maintenance with demonstrated structures inspection and analysis and three (3) years supervisory experience is required.

License:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license from jurisdiction of residence.

Medical Group:

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary/Duties:

This is a technical supervisory and administrative track and structures maintenance and inspection work of a difficult nature. an employee in this class will be selected for and assigned to either track and way or structures work. Employee in this job is responsible of the effective supervision of assigned personnel in the performance of prompt and efficient maintenance of the track and way and support structure, mainline and yard, and other maintenance activities such as station leak repair, to support the General Superintendent in the overall review, inspection, investigation, identification and instruction of the work process to correct and ensure proper track and structures maintenance activities. Employee has latitude for independent judgment and action.

Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievance, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and time sheets/cards, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided using sound employee relations practices in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements or the WMATA Personnel Policies and Procedures manual.

Observes and enforces established safety rules and regulations when performing and directing assignments, especially during revenue operating hours. Prepares regional track rights request based on priority work requests, and submits such in a timely manner. Prepare back-up track rights requests in the event of track right bumping or cancellation. Prepares necessary documentation for support from other branches and/or contractors.

Provides assistance to other track and structures supervisors, as necessary; and promptly, efficiently and effectively responds to track and structures emergencies, as required.

Inspects track and way or track structure facilities, to ensure trains are riding properly on aerials, bridges and track structures, and they are in the proper condition to ensure the safe operation of trains, within established WMATA specifications.

Responds to problems on assigned track and structures, appropriately investigates and accurately determines if the track or structure is safe for continued operations and what repairs are necessary either for immediate action or to be accomplished by a scheduled work crew. Forwards all necessary documentation required to order work completion by other personnel to the appropriate Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

Outlines, via sketches or drawings, the specific problem and location, relative to established markers, analyzes the problem and determines what steps and materials will be required for repairing the track or structure as well as appropriately evaluating and recommending the level of priority to be given a specific project by accurately completing all necessary documentation required to order work completion.

Ensures work crews are properly staffed and equipped before giving the order for the work crews to proceed with the assigned task.

Communicates with both Central and Maintenance Control Personnel to ensure movements along track to work sites are within proper operating procedures.

Inspects work completed by subordinate personnel or other work crews as to progress made and to ensure proper accomplishment of tasks, which includes, but is not limited to, taking correct measurements of rail for proper curves or drilling, or bridge repairs, stations structural repair or leak work.

Prepares, submits and maintains required status reports on shift activities to provide the next shift with the accurate information necessary to ensure materials and equipment required for the continuation or completion of track and structures repair are obtained in a timely manner to ensure prompt, efficient and effective completion of required maintenance tasks during the next shift.

Prepares, submits and maintains data on performance of track or structures equipment and facilities, to include rail wear, special track work, structural retrofit work, track girder corrosion, and inventories on hand to include, but not limited to, the initiation of necessary replacement requisitions.

Participates in the inspection of track and structures facilities, to include, but not limited to, track, stations, tunnels, aerials, and right-of-ways, to be accepted from contractors and effectively ensure all necessary documentation is prepared, submitted and maintained to record the activities of the inspections.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing:

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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