Sr. Supervisor of Track

Date Created:  September 30, 2024

 

Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. We manage over 200 transportation contracts for cities, transit authorities and airports, providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions. Our mission is to improve public transportation, to enhance quality of life and combat global warming. https://www.transdevna.com

 

 

Responsible for managing the track operations on the SFRC corridor that involves track inspection and repairs, replacing rails, ties, switches and ballast in compliance with the agreement terms and conditions, applicable regulations, SFRTA standards, FRA, and budgets. 

 

·          Respond immediately to extraordinary conditions and to initiate inspections and/or repairs to track or facilities as required to maintain Authority facilities and operations

·          Other duties as required

Education Required-High School Diploma

 

·          Five (5) years’ experience in managing construction and/or maintenance contracts

·          CDL w/Hazmat Endorsement

·          A minimum of ten years’ of supervisory skills in a similar position supervising and managing employees engaged in railroad track maintenance in an operating railroad environment

 

 

 

 

·       Desirable to have an associate degree from a junior or community college in business, construction or a related field

·       Knowledge of the safe and proper procedures for operating railroad maintenance hand and power tools and railroad maintenance equipment

·       Must be able to demonstrate ability to communicate in written and verbal English language with prior recordkeeping experience

·       Must possess strong leadership interpersonal skills

·       Detailed knowledge of SFRTA Rules and the ability to be Qualified on Authority’s examinations and the GCOR related to these regulations

·       Previously Qualified with a railroad to provide workplace protection under SFRTA and to inspect track and supervise restoration of track to SFRTA standards

·       Knowledge of the physical layout and operation of a commuter rail system similar to Authority’s

·       Knowledge of the time for completion and the cost of repair for track and right-of-way facilities, and the ability to make value judgments regarding economic repair and/or replacement of these facilities

·       Knowledge of the adjustment of thermal stress in continuously welded rail per 49 CFR Part 213.119.

·       Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications for railroad track and civil construction, and to inspect track and supervise the work of others for compliance with these documents 

·       Ability to complete work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations

·       Ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled repair or construction work at any time on any day of the week

·       Must have a valid Florida drivers’ license

 

·       Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical exam

 

 

·       Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, to lift objects weighing a minimum of 50lb and must have the ability to distinguish colors and to hear warning signals, radio and telephone devices

On-call 24/7, 365 days a year, with allowances for vacations, sick leave, and related time off with duties assigned to the Supervisor of Track when off duty.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; able to pass a drug screen.

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