What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance position at RTD?
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The Manager, Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient maintenance of the Light Rail Vehicle fleet to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Reports to General Superintendent of LRV Maintenance Operations. This role supervises LRV Maintenance Supervisors and LRV Maintenance Instructor/Supervisors, providing leadership and direction to a union workforce. The Manager ensures all activities align with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and organizational standards, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruits and provides direct supervision to LRV Maintenance Supervisors and LRV Maintenance Instructor/Supervisors, offering leadership and guidance to the maintenance team. This includes fostering a safe, efficient, and inclusive work environment while ensuring employee performance aligns with organizational policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
- Oversees maintenance operations, ensures the development and implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs to maintain vehicle reliability and readiness, and monitors the quality of work completed, ensuring all maintenance activities meet organizational safety and efficiency goals.
- Requires a strong focus on regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to FTA and state safety requirements. This includes preparing detailed reports on maintenance activities, fleet performance, and compliance audits while collaborating closely with safety and compliance teams to address corrective actions or findings effectively.
- Performs a pivotal role in coordinating training and development by overseeing the creation and delivery of maintenance training programs. Ensures training programs align with technical standards and regulatory requirements, and evaluates the effectiveness, driving improvements to meet the evolving needs of the team.
- Assists with budget preparation and ensures the efficient use of assigned resources. This includes managing inventory and optimizing the procurement of parts, tools, and equipment to support maintenance operations.
- Manages the performance of a union workforce which requires skillful leadership to uphold productivity and accountability. Collaborates with union representatives to maintain positive labor-management relations and works to address workforce matters, resolve grievances, and enforce labor agreements in coordination with Human Resources.
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives by implementing best practices to enhance maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and improve fleet reliability. Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends system upgrades to improve operational efficiency.
- All job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related technical field of study.
- Minimum of three years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, automotive, aerospace, or a similar industry.
- Minimum of five years of experience in supervising maintenance activities, preferably within a union workforce.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems such as: experience in theory, operation, repair, and/or overhaul systems like those found on light rail vehicles, electrical components, shop equipment, air conditioning, heating, hydraulics and other related light rail vehicle systems.
- Understanding of FTA regulations, safety standards, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Availability for on-call and emergency response as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance management systems.
OR:
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving trains; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
CAREER MAP:
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: General Superintendent, LRV Maintenance
POSTING OPENS: January 28, 2025
POSTING CLOSES: February 15, 2025
We will consider all applications for this position until the close date of February 15, 25. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
To Request ADA Accommodations:
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at (303)299-2379 or adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at (303)299-2379 or adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Pay Range:
$100,284.00 - $141,650.25 Annual
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [
https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf
]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
Salary : $100,284 - $141,650
