Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Rail Operations

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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 our customers to their destinations on time and were looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs and supervises scheduled/unscheduled repairs on assigned equipment.
• Plans and directs FRA required periodic inspections.Performs Quality Assurance inspections on assigned equipment for compliance with established standards.
• Coordinates equipment manipulation with the Mechanical and Transportation Departments to ensure effective equipment utilization, complete consists, and to maximize schedule compliance for Terminal Department.
• Maintains force inventory, and operates within overtime and material budgets for favorable variances.
• Assumes responsibility for turnaround and layover servicing on assigned equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for safety of assigned employees, equipment and passengers.
• Provides all written communications, productivity reports and other areas of coordination to Mechanical and Line Division.
• Provides for training of subordinates and craft workers through scheduling and mentoring.
• Monitors material availability to ensure material is available for scheduled repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor progress on assigned campaigns and enter the appropriate information in RAMS.
• Monitor compliance with company policy, FRA regulations, and other operating rules

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or related technical area, or graduate of an accredited mechanical trade school
• Five (5) years experience in rail equipment maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• One (1) Year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

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
• Commuter benefits
• 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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