Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager – Track Way to manage plan, assign and direct activities of skilled and unskilled labor employees engaged in inspection and maintenance of light rail track. Analyze inspection and maintenance reports for corrective action. Maintain inspection files available for review by FTA or designated agency. Prepare and check estimates for labor, materials, supplies and equipment for various work projects involving track and way maintenance and construction. Responsible for administrative activities, outside contracts, and capital project activities, as related to Authority light rail track and right-of ways, structures and support equipment. Investigate maintenance problems and initiate corrective action. Oversee, develop, and administer standardized programs designed to comply with applicable organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises assistant managers and supervisors of the Track Way Department. • Manages all phases of the Track Way Department including maintenance and repair of all Track Way Department equipment, equipment maintenance and repair which includes light rail track, tunnels, sidewalks, busways, bridges, parking lots, hillsides, retaining walls and other structures. • Researches and evaluates track maintenance products/practices to prevent premature rail and track infrastructure wear. • Manages all activities associated with the daily scheduling of preventive maintenance and repair activities along the light rail system, busways, operating locations, office buildings and other Port Authority maintained areas. • Maintains all operational structures at a high status of readiness and supplies immediate repair support under any emergency conditions.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. • Associate degree in Engineering or directly related field from an accredited school. Experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in rail/railcar/track maintenance and construction including a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/managerial experience. • Knowledge of and experience with safety practices as they pertain to track systems and equipment including Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards Part 213 subpart A to G including Defect Codes. • Knowledge of inspection, maintenance repair, installation, troubleshooting and testing of LRT track systems (e.g., roadbeds, grade crossings, ties, rails, frogs, replacement of track switches and embedded track) with the ability to diagnose corrective action necessary to repair track related problems. • Knowledge of theory, construction, industry practices and principles of track and track maintenance equipment. • Demonstrated ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints and specifications including the ability to comprehend sophisticated track blueprints and designs. • Effective and professional communication skills. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word. • Ability to respond on a 24-hour basis. • Customer focused, well organized and results oriented.

Preferred Attributes

• Project Management Experience. • Track Inspection Certification. • Experience in track installation and maintenance.

Salary

84792-127164/Year    

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