SacRT Job Announcements

Director, Light Rail Maintenance (Acting) Internal Only - Current RT Employees

Brief Description

OFFICIAL 10-YEAR (H6) DMV PRINTOUT IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

The Director, Light Rail Maintenance will be responsible for all light rail vehicle and wayside maintenance in support of light rail operations. This includes the maintenance of all light rail vehicles, light rail specific support vehicles, all track, track switches and related appliances, the light rail signal system, all highway grade crossing equipment, all traction power substations and the overhead contact system distributing power over the entire light rail system. The Director, Light Rail Maintenance is responsible for the development of all maintenance processes and procedures necessary to support the maintenance of all vehicles and equipment in a clean, safe and reliable manner. This position will manage maintenance staff, including staff training, in accordance with all applicable collective bargaining agreements and State oversight by CalOSHA and the CPUC. This position is responsible for directing staff, delegating shift work assignments, resolving labor relations issues, administering collective bargaining agreements, and resolving work performance, attendance, and other conduct issues of staff. Other duties include participating on committees and assisting during emergency situations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the maintenance of all light rail vehicles and wayside equipment to achieve the goals of a safe, clean and reliable public transit system for the Sacramento Region by developing and implementing maintenance service goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans.

• Oversees light rail vehicle/Wayside equipment maintenance by working with employees to identify mechanical problems, coordinating maintenance and repair, planning maintenance schedules and implementing methods of increasing efficiency and reducing costs, which are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

• Assures that the provisions of all labor agreements are applied consistently both within the Light Rail division and SacRT generally. Mediates highly conflicting and unexpected problems by meeting with Labor representatives, interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, evaluating recommended resolutions, resolving personnel conflicts, negotiating agreements with vendors.

• Performs administrative duties by developing and managing annual budgets, managing staff, assures that an effective training program is in place to train all Maintenance personnel, managing contracts, and researching new technologies and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education based on the ratio of one and a half (1.5) years of experience for each (1) year of education.

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, in a light rail vehicle, road signal or track maintenance environment, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Special Requirements, Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and have the ability to obtain and maintain a California Class C driver’s license. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Parts 40 and 655).

Candidates must submit a current, official 10-Year (H6) DMV printout, dated December 11, 2018, or thereafter, at time of application in order to be considered. Only official 10-Year (H6) DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. Online DMV printouts will not be accepted.

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.

Filing

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, official 10-Year (H6) DMV printout and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed employment application, official 10-Year (H6) DMV printout and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not be accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.

Regional Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

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