Transdev

Sr. Supervisor of Track

Miami, FL, US

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

2 months ago

About the Job

Transdev Rail, Inc.

Title: Sr. Supervisor of Track

Job Code:

Date Created: September 30, 2024

Reports to (Title): General Manager

Direct Reports: Maintenance of Way Employees (Union Employees)

Indirect Reports: Assistant Supervisor of Track

Union Position (Y/N): No

EOE Code:

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

Our railroad maintenance division, Transdev Rail, Inc, provides an integrated suite of railroad maintenance, project oversight, and construction services.

Overview of Position:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop training schedule and curriculum

· Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hi-rail operations

· Provide clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to both union and non-union employees by regularly monitoring employee performance

· Apply collective bargaining agreement, company policies, safety standards and operating rules when coaching employees, conducting investigations, and assessing discipline

· Perform record keeping functions including weekly payroll, regulatory reporting, and reporting to our client

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

· Meet deadlines and interact with senior management team

· Other duties as required

Education Required-High School Diploma

Experience Required:

15 years of progressively responsible experience in railroad track maintenance and/or construction in an operating railroad environment, including at least 10 years’ experience in supervising or directing the work of others engaged in railroad track maintenance

· 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

Experience Preferred:

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

Skills and Knowledge Required:

· 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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

· 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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About the Company

Transdev

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

5000 +

Transdev is a leading public transport company, delivering high quality transportation services around the world. We offer integrated & multimodal mobility solutions that contribute to the development of territories & the well-being of their inhabitants. Our teams use our wealth of local knowledge and international experience to bring public transport services to the heart of communities. Because moving is essential to meet, work... or simply to live, our purpose is to empower freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good. We are actively involved in the energy transition and bridging the social divide. We connect and reconnect people & communities, the rural to the urban, providing solutions tailored to the needs of our customers and passengers. We share and act for the collective, to contribute to the well-being of society and to create opportunities and progress. We care about people and the environment, in order to achieve reliable and sustainable mobility. We dare to take up challenges and step out of our comfort zone to always offer the best solutions and innovations in response to tomorrow's challenges. We are proud to make 11 million people travel daily across 5 continents. We are people serving people. And mobility is what we do.