Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 4 hours ago
Supervisor Crew Support
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Crew Support Supervisor to enhance their leadership team. This role is crucial in maintaining the reliability and performance of rail operations by overseeing tracking, scheduling, and preventative maintenance of Class 2 rail equipment.
Association
Responsibilities
Plans, assigns, coordinates and supervises crew support personnel and activities for maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction projects. Ensures all material and equipment are identified, gathered, and available prior to execution of maintenance work to ensure work crews and contractors have proper support, instruction, and direction when work on WMATA's right of way
Ensures safety requirements, WMATA rules, regulations, protection standards, access requirements and operational standards/ conditions that affect the revenue operations are followed while performing maintenance and construction support activities. Ensures assigned staff are properly trained and qualified for the assignments they are given, based on Metro Operating Rules (MOR) and regulations, and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) qualifications
Assigns individuals to the CSP team, confirming availability. Responds to the CSP team's needs during work activities, working to find team member replacements in the event the assigned personnel do not show, and attempts to mitigate any roadway challenges or worksite concerns
Verifies assigned staff has valid and current RWP cards prior to being given an assignment on the roadway. Ensures assigned employees are scheduled for RWP retraining or requalification at least 60 days prior to expiration date
Maintains records and reports of procurement and usage of materials. Prepares a daily work report identifying their work activities, as well as the assigned CSP. Confirms daily Capital Improvement Project (CIP) timesheets are properly coded, signed and archived. Ensures material control and daily payroll records are accurate and validated for timely employee payments and possible financial audits
Coordinates, dispatches, and directs the safe and efficient movement of rail equipment and personnel during shutdown operations when assigned as Oversight support staff on Major outages and weekend RSAs
Assists in the coordination of and conflict resolution support for the various work groups/departments attempting to perform work within the shutdown area/location
Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Business Administration or certification from an approved technical program in Track, COMM, IT, Power or Plant Management/Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical, or related field
In lieu of an Associate's Degree, a High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in maintenance, construction and repairs on a Class I railroad or electrified rail transit systems
Three (3) years of experience in maintenance, construction and repairs on a Class I railroad or electrified rail transit systems or supervising support functions such as power or communications in a construction environment
Proficient in the use of Personal Computers and software applications, including scheduling software, Microsoft suite, Maximo and PeopleSoft applications
Valid Driver's License
Roadway Worker Protection, Level 4 within 1 year and maintained for the duration of time in the job
Company
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
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