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Assistant Superintendent, Transportation - Riverline

Light Rail Operations

Job Description:

• 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 customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

We are looking for an Assistant Superintendent, Transportation - Riverline !

Summary:

+ Responsible but not limited to managing all movement and protection of workers/equipment within River LINE right of way. Conducts and participates in River LINE related accident/incident investigations, conducts 1st Step hearing and carries out discipline when necessary/required. Motivates, trains, and counsels’ personnel and reviews performance to ensure adherence to all Safety Rules.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The specifications outlined are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. The specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

+ Manages assigned staff in the operation of trains and track car movements to assure adherence to established schedules and operating safety rules. Ensures the LRT Control Room staff delivers safe LRT and Track-car movements. Responsible for the movement and protection of workers/equipment within River LINE alignment.

+ Coordinates as required, with appropriate Mechanical/Maintenance personnel regarding the status of inspection/cleaning of equipment, maintenance/repair/upkeep of infrastructures/facilities within River LINE jurisdiction to ensure that daily service requirements are met. Monitors and controls the defect card system.

+ Identifies, reports and records trends, and develops action plans to correct negative patterns relating to operating practices, delays, accidents, vandalism, complaints, equipment, bridge, signal and power failures, adverse weather conditions, safety hazards in the work environment resulting from and any other disturbance affecting the operations of trains. Coordinates with other departments within River LINE and NJ TRANSIT to review and recommend service changes and implement new schedules.

+ Administers policy and procedures that affect the movement of trains, employees and passengers within assigned locations via Notices, Special Instructions, Track Permits, Bulletins, General Orders, control of employee files, Random D & A testing, Revenue Audits.

+ Conducts first-step grievance hearings; coordinates the handling of labor grievances to ensure that grievance hearings are conducted according to the collective bargaining agreement; consults with Labor Relations and Union Representatives for the resolution of penalty time claims and disputes. Reviews results of labor investigations and carries out discipline as required.

+ Conducts or participates in River LINE related accident/incident investigation reviews, including analysis of vehicle and signal downloads and other relevant materials, and completes a post-accident/incident report in conjunction with other River LINE incident investigation team members and Safety department personnel.

+ Manages the activities of assigned employees during service disruptions, including derailments, equipment failures, power outages, weather emergencies, etc.

+ Motivates, trains, and counsels’ personnel, reviews performance to ensure adherence to the Safety Rules and NLR Rules for Operation and Maintenance, maintains corresponding policies and regulations. Reviews, updates, and initiates corrective actions to the Operating Rules and/or Standard Emergency Operating procedures, General Orders, Bulletins, Notices, and Special Instructions as necessary.

+ Monitors expenditures manages manpower and overtime and participates in the development of the budget.

+ Assures that proper documentation of LRT movements and MOW activities are recorded in an accurate manner. Coordinates with Bus Operations for to ensure Substitute Bus services are met in accordance with the Emergency Operation procedures. Ensures that the LRT Control Room staff deliver safe movement of freight trains over NLR tracks, and monitors compliance with hazardous material regulations.

+ Ensures NLR Operations personnel (management and field salary employees) are proficient with all computer programs necessary to keep NLR in full compliance with established procedures (e.g., payroll systems, VMIS, SCADA, Emergency Ventilation, Train Control, Support-Force, lost and found, discipline systems) and all new technologies to be implemented in the future.

This Position Supervises:

+ LRT Ops Controller RL (11)

+ Field Ops Supv - RL (7)

Education, Experience and Qualifications :

+ Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Business Administration, Engineering or related area or equivalent

+ Seven (7) years of public transit operations experience,

+ Six (6) years of progressive supervisory experience in public railway transit operations; Light Rail or Commuter Rail operating experience is desired but not required.

+ One year of closely related work experience can substitute for each year of education required.

Knowledge and Skills:

+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

+ Excellent skills utilizing PC systems and MS Office (or similar) applications; Kronos, TeleDriver, VMIS, SCADA, Emergency Ventilation, Train Control, Support-Force, lost and found, discipline systems.

Working Environment:

+ Office environment with occasional chances of being on the ROW for incidents/events/inclement weather.

Physical Demands:

+ This position may involve periods of time in which stepping over rail and walking on uneven surfaces in the Yard or ROW will be necessary.

Other Conditions:

Must be available to work various hours/shifts when necessary. Must be able to respond to NLR

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

+ Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid Leave

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

+ Retirement Plans

+ 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

+ 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

+ 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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