Electro-Mechanical Rail Maintenance Supervisor

Salary Range: $77,000 - $84,240
*$5,000 Service Bonus*
The current openings are for second shift (2 pm - 10:30 pm) and third shift (10 pm - 6:30 am).

Responsible for assigning, monitoring, and training technical personnel in connection with the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of all Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) and sub-systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Essential Job Functions:
(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• Oversee and execute maintenance actions within schedule and budget utilizing work windows allowed by operating considerations. Report delays and problems promptly, taking appropriate action to maintain effective coordination of activities.
• Develop plans to meet unexpected situations, emergencies and unusual events. Assess factors and conditions affecting maintenance activities, responding appropriately when these change and keep all interested and involved parties informed of matters requiring their attention.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and rules. Recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities proceed safely and efficiently.
• Performs inspections of LRV’s and sub-systems, including but not limited to building electrical/mechanical, and other elements related to maintaining a safe operating light rail system. Submits verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Manager of Rail Vehicle Maintenance. Recommends and executes maintenance schedules and supervisory procedures.
• Communicates effectively with the Manager of Rail Vehicle Maintenance the results of LRV maintenance activities, and other relative information and to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
• Coordinates effective contracted efforts by explaining problems and directing contractors and Hampton Roads Transit personnel in such activities. Oversees, reviews, and accepts or rejects work performance by contractors. Communicates progress of all LRV work activities.
• Trains Hampton Roads Transit employees in the safe and efficient performance of LRV system maintenance and proper operation of equipment/tooling.
• Provide guidance and direction to LRV maintenance employees.
• Assign the schedules and duties of employees by issuing oral and written instructions, ensures that an orderly scheduling interface with operations requirements are maintained.
• Assign personnel to provide emergency service.
• Responsible for monitoring productivity and quality of subordinate maintenance personnel performance.
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient assignment of responsibility and expected level of performance for assigned employees.
• Monitor and evaluate work in progress for timeliness and ensure the quality of all work performed.
• Ensure that services are performed on schedule.
• Evaluate work performance of assigned personnel on a continuing basis to recommend for commendation or to identify the need for improvement or change.
• Ensure that daily, accurate records are maintained for each technician's work hours, and a detailed account of the specific work functions each has accomplished.
• Enforce departmental policies and procedures, and monitor employee attendance.
• Develop, administer and maintain records of instruction programs for safety, preventative maintenance and shop equipment.
• Operate On Track Equipment and other maintenance equipment as required for training and maintenance activities.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:

• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to lead, understand and supervise maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of LRV’s.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric equipment and determines repair and performs system fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Knowledge of technical math skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and correctly use test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, insulation breakdown tester, wire tracer and other equipment as required).
• Ability to provide technical training and guidance for maintenance personnel in the diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance and service of LRV’s.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relat