Central Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

Central Maintenance Supervisor

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
$123,544.42 /annually (Minimum) to $160,609.16 /annually (Maximum) - (AFSCME Pay Band F)

Initial salary is negotiable between $123,544.42 - $143,719.41, to commensurate with experience and education.

Reports To
Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent or designee.

Current Assignment

First review of applications will be on September 9, 2024

The Central Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) will be responsible for supervising and dispatching Technicians to mainline revenue vehicle operating problems. They will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and assign work activities and projects to staff. In addition, they will provide highly responsible assistance to the Central Vehicle Trouble Desk Superintendent / Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent and perform other related duties as assigned. Furthermore, CMS will evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and administer corrective action as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment and have an illustrated history of the following experience, knowledge, and characteristics:

• Ability to quickly analyze problems, make decisions, and direct a workforce in a fast-paced Operations Control Center environment.
• Experience in mass transit railcar operations.
• Knowledge in railcar systems like automatic train control, propulsion, friction brake, doors, HVAC, pneumatic, trucks, and suspension.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and review transit vehicle maintenance procedures, documents, records, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established policies and procedures.

Selection Process
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Application Process
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs . Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs , or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Examples of Duties

Coordinates the organization, staffing and operational activities for dispatching technicians in response to on-line revenue vehicle operating problems.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews improvement recommendations with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned maintenance services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Receives and analyzes reported vehicle failures; determines technical support required and dispatches appropriate staff; maintains documentation of vehicle failures including actions taken to correct problems.
Monitors transit vehicle status, operating problems and trouble patterns via radio, telephone communications, handheld devices, and visual displays.
Advises higher level supervisory staff on the probability of successful train movement and the likelihood of on-site repair and continued operation.
Maintains vehicle history records; informs higher-level staff of repair and failure history and other information relevant to the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles; provides safety information to managers on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
As needed provides staff assistance to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Coordinates maintenance technician services with those of other divisions, outside contractors and agencies; inspects tech offices to maintain and assess the quality of environments; creates training materials for the mainline technicians.
Estimates time, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisitions materials as required.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle system operation and repair; attends class or courses to learn more skills and improve existing skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Possession of associate degree in Electronic Technology from an accredited college or university, at least two (2) years of college, or completion of military training in electronics.

Experience
The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience in the maintenance of transit vehicles which must have included at least six months of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience or certification in supervision, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Substitution
Additional experience in electronic or electrical transit vehicle systems repair may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. An A.S. degree is preferred.

Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a Main Line Technician Certification, Wayside Certification, and a Radio Operator Certification upon completion of the probationary period.

Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions
May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a revenue vehicle maintenance program
• Current and complex principles and practices of revenue vehicle maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
• Tools and equipment utilized in transit vehicle maintenance and repair
• Operational characteristics of transit revenue vehicles
• Transit vehicle electronic and electro-mechanical systems and components
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, diagnosing, evaluating, and assessing transit vehicle malfunction
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Principles of using technology as the primary mode of work communication
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practice
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
  
  

Skill/ Ability in:

• Supervising and coordinating revenue vehicle maintenance services
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Documenting safety hazards and operational failures over time
• Analyzing transit vehicle failures and determining repairs
• Analyzing historical operational failures and predicting future problems
• Operating a variety of radio and visual communication devices
• Understanding, interpreting and applying information in maintenance manuals, bulletins and technical publications
• Monitoring transit vehicle status, operating problems and trouble patterns
• Interpreting and explaining District revenue vehicle maintenance policies and procedures
• Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Effectively using social media as a tool to interact with and/or respond to patrons
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Salary:

$123,544.42 - $160,609.16 Annually