Manager of Equipment

Herzog•Oakland, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Transit America Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Manager of Equipment for a future position in Oakland, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong maintenance background and experience managing the maintenance of large passenger rail vehicle fleets in support of the mechanical department objectives. The pay range for this position is $123,750.00 - $144,375.00 annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field is desired from an accredited college or university, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum 7 years relevant work experience in progressively responsible supervisory capacities including the general management of a unionized workforce.
A combination of experience, skills, and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills required.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated teambuilding experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

Responsible for management of mechanical department staff.
Ensure safe working environment and enforce TASI policies and procedures. Safety is the number one priority.
Compliance with all applicable regulations of the FRA, CPUC, APTA and Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Coordinate, organize and maintain production schedules while operating at required levels of service.
Manage the fleet Life Cycle Maintenance program.
Ensure timely and efficient provision of fleet required for services in compliance with FRA regulations and agency guidelines.
Schedule, manage and direct a unionized workforce and, management and administrative employees.
Responsible for working with the QA Training Manager to implement quality programs compliant with 49 CFR Parts 229 and 238 and workmanship and materials standards.
Responsible for hands-on training of other employees.
Represent TASI at project planning meetings with third party and Agency staff.
Prepare project updates for TASI management and Agency staff
Plan and track project budgets including labor usage
Continued development - Guide, evaluate, mentor and interact with staff in the field.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.