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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, and supervises scheduled/unscheduled repairs on assigned equipment.
• Plans and directs FRA-required periodic inspections. Performs inspections on assigned equipment for compliance with established standards and FRA requirements
• Communicates with transportation department personnel to provide equipment for revenue service. Coordinates running repairs on equipment as needed to address reported mechanical issues. Enters all appropriate information in the RAMs system to document the issue and repair.
• Maintains force inventory, and operates within overtime and material budgets for favorable variances.
• Assumes responsibility for turnaround and layover servicing on assigned equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of assigned employees, equipment, and passengers.
• Provides all written communications, productivity reports, and repair reports to the mechanical desk as required.
• Provides for the training of subordinates and craft workers through scheduling and mentoring.
• Monitors material availability to ensure material is available for scheduled repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor progress on assigned campaigns and enter the appropriate information in RAMS.
• Monitor compliance with company policy, FRA regulations, and other operating rules.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or related technical area, or equivalent; or graduate of an accredited mechanical trade school or equivalent.
• Five (5) years experience in rail equipment maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Six (6) years of appropriate experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(k), Retirement Plans - up to 9% match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

At NJ Transit we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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