* JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*

 

RAIL SHOP SUPERVISOR

 Grade 27

 

DUTIES: Supervises the functions of the GCRTA Rail Equipment Department. Assigns and monitors vehicle inspections, defect repairs, quality control, time and attendance and positive discipline. Schedules rail cars for repairs/maintenance. Provides information to buyer about rail parts and equipment. Determines necessary modification to rail cars and equipment. Supervises post-accident vehicle inspection of cars and monitors the safety of rail cars. Addresses rail personnel safety issues. Performs random Quality Assurance inspections. Supervises a number of salary and hourly personnel both directly and indirectly (the number varies with the duties assigned) to a section, and the section the supervisor is responsible). Determines the assignment of personnel overtime and maintains the overtime list and schedules. Directly enters or oversees entry of employee payroll data through Kronos or other approved employee compensation device. Acts as a liaison within Rail Equipment Department and between the Rail District and other GCRTA departments and outside vendors and contractors. Creates reports and records and enters data using knowledge of computer programs such as e-mail, Microsoft Office, CITME, and other computer programs. Supervises the maintenance of inventory for rail equipment and parts. Supervises vehicle servicers and rail inventory personnel. Oversees special projects and annual campaigns (e.g., gearbox oil changes, post summer air conditioning start-up, etc.) Coordinates functions related to vehicle overhauls, including On-Line testing. Substitutes for Rail Equipment Manager when necessary. Responds to emergency and abnormal situations that may require working out of assigned section or work hours. Responds to derailments or other emergencies. Lead R-66 Rerailment crew in absence of sufficient Bargaining Unit personnel. Will be required to pass Operations Training within the 1^st year. Operate non-revenue equipment on RTA rail lines. Incumbent must maintain all necessary training and certification to allow operation of non-revenue passenger and work rail equipment. This position provides both supervision to Rail Equipment Department, and support to Rail Operations. This position is on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, unless prior arrangements have been made with your immediate supervisor. Performs duties of a similar nature.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a high school degree or equivalent, including technical courses at the high school or post high school level covering electrical, electronics or mechanical systems. An advanced degree is preferred. Applicants must have four (4) years of previous experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining rail cars, rail equipment, or complex heavy equipment repair shop management and/or heavy industry production-inventory control experience. Applicants must also have one-year previous supervisory experience in the field of rail vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance. Applicants must have excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral), and computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Applicants must possess the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a complex changing environment.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $53,453 - $70,826 annually

 

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FILING OF RESUMES:  Resumes must be received in the Human Resources Department of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority by email at: jobs@gcrta.org, fax (216) 781-4483, or mail to 1240 West 6^th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Resumes will be accepted until filled.

 

SELECTION PROCESS: This is a non-bargaining exempt position. No Eligible list will be established. The selection process will include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER

 

Job Hot-Line Number: (216) 566-5284                                                                  Web Site Address: www.rideRTA.com                                                                                                                             Recruiter Contact:  jobs@gcrta.org                                 

Job Code: Grade 27                                                                              

Date: October 21, 2009                                                                                                             

Job Announcement No.: 2009-54                                                                                                      

 

 

RTA