Deputy Director of Heavy Rail Maintenance

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are built around safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Job Summary

The Deputy Director of Heavy Rail Maintenance will assist the Director of Rail Maintenance in overseeing all engineering,maintenance and repair activities required by theAuthority's activeheavy railfleet.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing a maintenance philosophy that enhances the Authority's commitment to a state of good repair for all heavy rail vehicles.
• Work with the Director of Rail Maintenance to develop and implement corrective actions that will improve fleet reliability.
• Work with the Director of Rail Maintenance to develop maintenance plans, maintenance procedures, and needs requests for the entire heavy rail vehicle fleet.
• Oversee all aspects of the Heavy Rail carhouses and establish maintenance objectives based on the performance of personnel, vehicles, and facilities, taking corrective action to improve the operation as necessary.
• Work with Director of Rail Maintenance to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and procedures for Heavy Rail vehicles in order to improve service through failure reductions and enforcement of the facility security plan.
• Work in the rotation of weekend/holiday on-call duty lists.
• Assist in the preparation, administration, monitoring and/or auditing of the annual Heavy Rail Maintenance Division budget.
• Assume the duties of the Director of Rail Maintenance during periods of absence.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures relative to safety, environmental and engineering.
• Prepare and edit reports and responses for external regulatory agencies.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and/or assist at emergencies and special events as needed.
• Respond either directly or through subordinates to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

• Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner.

• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.

• Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.

• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Education

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills

• Five (5) years of experience in transportation equipment repair and maintenance.

• Two (2) years leadership people management or large projects.

• Effective organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to use Word, Excel, database, or PeopleSoft applications.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.

• Ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.

• Ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations as assigned or directed.

• Ability to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

• Valid driver's license in accordance with MBTA policy.

Substitutions Include

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.

• An associate degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.

• A master's degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience.

• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in the repair, maintenance and/or engineering of rail vehicles.

• Experience as a transportation equipment repair/maintenance Superintendent or equivalent position.

• Additional related experience in a supervisory capacity.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

• General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.

• Application Completion: It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.

• Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.

• Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.

• Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis. The MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However, if you have unrestricted work authorization, or are sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply. Further, all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

• Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.

• Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.

• On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.

• Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.

• ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or [email protected].

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.

• Intern / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship or co-op at the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern / co-op commutes to work, at no cost. However, no additional benefits are currently offered for interns or co-ops.