GEN SUPT LIGHT RAIL

MARTA • Atlanta, GA

4h

About The Position

Responsible for all Light Rail Operations service delivery of a safe, clean, and efficient experience. Provides leadership and direction related to Light Rail maintenance and transportation functions. Ensures regulatory compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Establishes and implements Light Rail policies and procedures. Presents modifications and improvements to services as necessary for the benefit and strategic goal of the Authority. Oversees the operating budget for Light Rail Operations. This position has been identified as having responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority’s Agency Safety Plan. Training requirements must be completed within 3 years of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of experience in either Street Car, Light Rail, or Heavy Rail experience, including four years of which have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity (or directly related experience substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a degree)
• Knowledge of labor contracts
• Maximum knowledge of management of operational and administrative programs of considerable scope given tight deadlines, extreme pressure, and adverse conditions
• Knowledge of MARTA Rail Operation Procedures, rolling stock equipment, work equipment, information and signal systems, emergency and safety procedures, Light Rail maintenance and service requirements
• TSI certificate in safety must be obtained within six months in position
• Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program

Nice To Haves

• Creative problem-solving skills to ensure proper equipment operations, maintenance and modification
• Human relations and experience dealing with union representatives

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Light Rail Operations service delivery of a safe, clean, and efficient experience
• Provides leadership and direction related to Light Rail maintenance and transportation functions
• Ensures regulatory compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
• Establishes and implements Light Rail policies and procedures
• Presents modifications and improvements to services as necessary for the benefit and strategic goal of the Authority
• Oversees the operating budget for Light Rail Operations
• Comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority’s Agency Safety Plan within 3 years of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior