Job Description

Supervisor Rail Facility Maintenance

Under the direction of the Superintendent of
Rail Facility Maintenance, the Supervisor of Rail Facility Maintenance is
directly responsible for the maintenance activities for approximately 10 rail stations,
10-11 parking lots and 12 miles of light rail right of way. This position provides direct supervision for
788 ATU and IBEW employees as well as
contractors in the maintenance and repair of Metro’s facilities and facility
related equipment. This includes the MetroLink Stations (restrooms,
electrical systems, landscaping, mowing, platforms and equipment, Elevators,
Escalators, Tunnel Ventilation and Fire suppression Systems. This position is also responsible for
supporting all construction and capital projects and will provided flaggers to
posted restriction zones. This position may also be assigned direct responsible
for one or more Maintenance/Operating facilities. The Right of Way Maintenance (ROW) team is
focused on maintaining all transit assets in a state of good repair throughout
the asset life; delivering maintenance and capital projects that will improve
the Metro customer experience; supporting transit expansion projects including
light rail; modernizing and expanding Metro’s operation systems; and executing
a succession plan to sustain Metro’s excellent performance well into the
future.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise union mechanics, electricians, utility workers, truck drivers and contractors in effort to maintain and repair MetroLink Stations, Yards and shop facilities, and associated properties.
• Mentor Metro employees so that they are properly trained to safely and efficiently inspect and maintain the Metro Rail System and its associated structures in accordance with all applicable manufacturers, industry, government and Metro standards realizing the best value for each labor dollar.
• Supervises and ensures all inspection reports are completed and filed for the rail facilities and other elements related to maintaining a safe right of way for trains.
• Prepares and submits written reports of inspection variances including remediation recommendations to the Superintendent of Rail Facility Maintenance.
• Recommends safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities proceed safely and efficiently. Support Metro’s Safety program and may serve on the safety Compliance Committee.
• Supervises and executes maintenance projects within schedules and budgets utilizing work windows allowed by operating and staffing considerations (e.g., vacation, holidays, and access to ROW)
• Inspect the quality of installed rail facility systems and associated documentation, ensuring installation meets all applicable manufacturer, industry, government, and Metro standards.
• Provide internal and external customer service for all persons, contractors, and other Metro departments who interface with Metro’s right of way.
• Monitors maintenance contractors and subordinate performances, takes appropriate actions to correct performance and adjust output to meet Metro requirements.
• Manage material ensuring adequate stocking levels to meet supply demands realizing the best value for each maintenance dollar.
• Performs field inspections to ensure effective implementation of maintenance activities.
• Participate in the grievance process as appropriate and designated in the IBEW/Metro and ATU/Metro contracts.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process for union employees and make hiring recommendations to Manager/Superintendent.
• Recommend counseling and corrective action disciplinary steps for union employees.
• Deliver appropriate discipline as necessary.
• Provide support to other Maintenance of Way Departments.
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Conduct annual asset condition assessment on all ROW assets to ensure compliance with Metro’s Transit Asset Management program.
• Assist in Developing and manage preventive maintenance activities using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) computer system.
• Assists the Superintendent in developing, justifying, and administering an approximate $10M annual operating budget as well as Capital Projects.
• Understand, clarify, and implement labor contracts,
  governing the contract personnel, seeking to maximize understanding and
  minimize grievances.