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Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022

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.

• Monitors the workforce at assigned locations to coordinate maintenance and clean-up activities and to ensure equipment is inspected in accordance with FRA and NJ TRANSIT regulations.
• Establishes overtime plan and vacation coverage, etc., and monitors for compliance.
• Interacts with both the Mechanical Desk and Transportation Department to coordinate proper equipment manipulation, shop moves, and emergency repairs to maximize service to NJ TRANSIT’s customers.
• Monitors information and data to ensure it is properly entered and maintained in the Rail Asset Management System (RAMS). Ensures employees are properly trained and utilizing the system to document work performed, serialized components, and other maintenance practices.
• Oversees training programs for Mechanical personnel in assigned areas to assure Mechanical personnel is properly trained on new technologies. Promotes a positive labor/management relationship with subordinates.
• Develops and monitors material usage and availability to assure timely repairs of defective equipment to minimize equipment shortages.
• Monitors work location and all assigned employees to assure compliance with all NJ TRANSIT Safety Rules, Regulations, and Hazards. Implements corrective actions and documents observations on a consistent basis.
• Investigates unusual occurrences, delays, and disruptions, documenting the incident to determine root cause, and takes corrective action to prevent a similar incident.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Five (5) years of progressive rail equipment/maintenance experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Mechanical trade school or two (2) years of experience working with mechanical systems may be substituted for one (1) year of rail equipment/ maintenance experience.

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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