Purpose

Under direction of the Maintenance of Way Manager, the Signal Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the SMART signal systems within a rail transit environment. This is done by coordinating, supervising and evaluating the activities of the Signal staff responsible for comprehensive inspection, repair, and maintenance of grade crossing warning devices, wayside signal systems, railway safety communication systems, and car borne signal components.   

Description

This Supervisory-level position will be responsible for the assignment of work including scheduled, non-scheduled, regulated, and emergency repairs.  This position will provide hands on supervision of car borne and wayside components of SMART’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system, as well as SMART’s grade crossing warning devices.    This position will be responsible for work activities on multiple shifts, as well as weekends and holidays, to ensure safe and efficient transportation to the public. This position is a working supervisor position with supervisory and limited budgetary responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Assigns and directs the work and activities of subordinate staff. Manages, monitors, coordinates and controls all aspects of signal maintenance programs, processes, resources and activities relating to regular and extra work projects.
• Manages the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of wayside signal systems, railway safety communication systems, and car borne signal components.   
• Assesses Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) signals, equipment and wayside as part of a daily routine.
• Reviews work requests and track access schedules.
• Assists in accident investigation and unusual occurrences; assists in determining cause; develops and implements corrective actions
• Ensures the safety of maintenance personnel working on track by implementing work area protections per SMART and FRA standards.
• Operates and monitors maintenance radio and telephone systems.
• May be required to provide flagging assistance to control train movement.
• Continuously monitors wayside operations through voice communications and visual displays including central control system and alarm loggers.
• Prioritizes, schedules or cancels work orders due to scheduling conflicts or unsafe conditions.
• Independently performs varied and complex inspection and diagnostic work.
• Reads, understands and interprets schematics, service and safety manuals, electrical drawings and circuit operations.
• Reports on failures of components.
• Assures quality control by utilizing the SMART Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) to generate reports and maintain records of signal maintenance activities.
• Actively review and analyze maintenance activity reports for trends in repairs, equipment failures and parts usage to determine if corrective action is needed.
• Assigns specific tasks to subordinate staff using the SMART work order system, including withdrawl of parts and materials from SMARTinventory; Checks tasks upon completion for accuracy of work and closure of work order.
• Works closely with vehicle maintenance staff to ensure completeness and accuracy in inspection and maintenance of PTC system.
• May cover Signal Technician duties as necessary.
• Actively supports ongoing skill building for Signal Technicians by providing periodic classroom training for certification and skills enhancement.
• Prepares, issues and collects daily operational documents.
• Monitors performance of subordinate staff and ensures adherence to SMART, FRA and CPUC standards and regulations.
• Reports back on wayside issues such as access, homeless, safety, vegetation and graffiti removal.
• Reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• References parts catalogues and other sources to determine correct parts for specific applications.
• References manufacturer schematics (manual and online) to resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Safely operates equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.