Rail Maintenance Of Way Superv #2107-288100-02

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The Rail Track Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for developing plans, programs and projects that will ensure all preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs are completed. These plan programs and projects are performed to ensure that the general maintenance of track (rail), embedded track, switches/turnouts, yards and other track right of way (ROW) components remain in a “state of good repair”. This will include but are not limited to special track work/parts, ballast, ties, direct fixation fasteners, rail joints, roadbed drains, floating slabs, crossing pads, and de-railers. This position reports directly to the Manager of Maintenance of Way (MOW).

Supervise and assist staff with the following; removing obstructions such as tree limbs, shrubs, weeds, graffiti, or any other element that may affect rail operations or the appearance of the ROW; will be required to operate non-revenue vehicles and high-rail maintenance vehicles and perform specific maintenance on this equipment; will maintain all related records and reports of work production, procurement, usage of materials labor and resource allocation.  Must be able perform all duties as required.

Will provide supervisory direction in emergency responses and will be called upon to provide support for other areas in regards to light rail service, special events, streetcar, and public safety and service; will assist in an ongoing track inspection program utilizing a computer-reporting system ensuring equipment meets standards, tolerances, and typical adverse conditions that may affect the movement of track

Requires an associate degree earned from an accredited college or technical school in Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field with five (5) years of experience in preventative and corrective track maintenance on an electrified rail transit system or class I Railroad is preferred.  Prefer two (2) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience. Must have a direct and comprehensive knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration, (FRA), American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and American Public Transportation Association (APTA) regulations and standards; knowledge of and ability to use track maintenance tools such as rail drill, rail saw, tamping, jacks, and hand tools; must comply with all safety regulations set forth by CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, and NCDOT as they apply to CATS LRT.  Must be able to manage and supervisor direct staff of employees.  Must have a valid Class "B" CDL license.  Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical and drug test, a criminal background check, DMV check, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a City Driving permit.  This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” under FTA guidelines and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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