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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. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.

The Manager, Maintenance of Way is responsible for conducting and overseeing the maintenance of the Light Rail track, wayside structures, operational signage, track inspection, scheduled repairs, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance. Performs various field tests during track and structure inspections to identify faulty track or structural problems and notify the operations control center of corrective actions. Assigns and oversees the activities of Track and Way workers and ensures that the staff hired or transferred into the department are trained in proper maintenance methods, and perform their responsibilities in a safe, productive, and acceptable manner.

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 Rail Maintenance. 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 minor Ferry Boat 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 personnel to provide emergency services.
• Responsible for monitoring productivity of subordinate maintenance personnel. Assures adherence to original equipment manufacturers requirements and quality standards in all work performed.
• Evaluate work performance of assigned personnel on a continuing basis to recommend for commendation or to identify the need for improvement or change.
• 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.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and determines repair and performs track fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Learn, develop and conduct track maintenance and inspection instruction programs.
• Manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.
• Learn and become certified as a track inspector and all maintenance safety practices as they pertain to rail transportation systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic systems, testing and inspections methods/tools for track maintenance.

Software applications:
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Enterprise Asset Management software for maintenance, and Enterprise Resource Planning software for Finance.

Training/Education/Experience:
Associate degree in Transportation, Management, or other relevant field with 4 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of railroad track to FRA standards and AREMA recommendations. 5 years’ experience with direct supervision of multiple work crews performing various tasks associated with track and wayside repairs. Meet the requirements of FRA part 213.7 designation of qualified persons to supervise certain renewals and inspect track.

How to Apply
To view complete job description and to apply for the Manager, Maintenance of Way position, please visit our website at http://gohrt.com/transitcareers/.

Hampton Roads Transit is an EOE