MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) · 2 weeks ago
Director of Rail Maintenance
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $172K/yr
10+ years expMARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the rapid rail transit vehicles. The Director of Rail Maintenance will oversee the management of the Office of Rail Maintenance, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing budgets and compliance with regulations.
Hiring Manager
Jim Stephanopoulos
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, and oversees implementation of long and short-range strategies and programs for the office to support the Authority's and Department's goals, objectives, and strategic plan. Directs the overall activities of the Office, including operation and maintenance of rail maintenance activities
Develops and submits for approval operating and capital budgets for the office. Reviews managers' budgets. Manages within approved budget
Ensures coordination and cooperation between the Office and all other MARTA work units. Makes recommendations and presentations to the Board of Directors on matters pertaining to the Office
May represent the Authority to federal agencies, local groups and organizations, professional associations, and other similar groups
Develops and directs Office safety and training programs
Performs Other duties as assigned
Directly manages the Rail Car Maintenance consisting of various levels of managers, administrators, and skilled professionals. Interviews, hires, and develops subordinate personnel. Sets standards and evaluates employee performance. Provides feedback, coaches, disciplines, and discharges as appropriate the activities of the Office of Rail Maintenance
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required
Must have ten years of professional experience in rail vehicle maintenance, with a minimum of five years management experience
Must demonstrate ability to develop and execute budgets, training programs, human relations functions, new equipment fielding, and capital program design and execution
Knowledge of labor relations required
In lieu of a degree, directly related management experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
This position has been identified as having responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority's Agency Safety Plan. Training requirements must be completed within 3 years of employment
MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment
Preferred
Transit experience desired
Company
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
MARTA was created to provide safe, convenient and reliable transit service for the Metro Atlanta region.
1001-5000 employees
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Collie Greenwood
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Kevin Hurley
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