Manager, Maintenance of Way

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Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.  

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Salary Range: $87,939 - $114,321

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee and execute maintenance projects 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 tracks and related drainage structures, paving, utilities, bridges, underpasses, and other elements related to maintaining safe operating right of way.  Submits verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Director of Maintenance – Facilities and Rail.  Recommends and executes maintenance schedules and supervisory procedures.

• Monitor the material condition and appearance of the right-of-way to include vegetation abatement along the tracks, Traction Power Stations, Signal Houses and crossings. Ensure all signage is in good repair.

• Ensure all material is ordered and a proper inventory is maintained for all track repairs, routine track maintenance and right-of-way signage.

• Monitors, identifies, and corrects imminent safety hazards for Hampton Roads Transit total rail system.  Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations for correcting potential safety problems.

• 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 track work activities.

• Provide over-site for all contract work along right-of-way to include, yearly Geometry and ultrasonic inspections, vegetation control, installation of new track structures and establish pricing and scheduling information.

• Provide support for Ferry Boat minor repairs at the discretion of the Director.

• Trains Hampton Roads Transit employees in the safe and efficient performance of track maintenance and proper operation of required rail maintenance equipment.

• Provide training and guidance to LRT track maintainers.

• Assign the schedules and duties of employees by issuing oral and written instructions, ensures that an orderly scheduling interface with system requirements are maintained.

• Assign personnel to provide emergency service.

• Responsible for monitoring productivity of subordinate maintenance personnel.  Assures adherence to original equipment manufacturers requirements and quality standards in all work performed.

• Develop and maintain effective and efficient assignment of responsibility and expected level of performance for assigned employees.

• 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 employees’ 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.

• 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.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with direct supervision of multiple work crews performing various task associated with facilities and/or track and wayside repairs.

• Ability to learn and/or perform mainten