Deputy General Manager - San Jose, United States - TransitAmerica Services, Inc.

Description

Transit America Services, Inc.

is currently seeking a
Deputy General Manager of Maintenance of Equipment. This position is located in the
San Jose, CA area and will be responsible for managing the maintenance of a fleet of passenger rail vehicles and have overall responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of the mechanical shops and facilities in San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA and Gilroy, CA.

The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000.


Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Responsible for management of mechanical staff and facilities of TASI's Caltrain project in a 24 X 7 X 365 environment.
• Oversee the introduction, inspection, and maintenance of the Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) fleet while still maintaining the legacy fleet.
• Assist in the development and oversight of the Mechanical Department's Training Program.
• Coordinate, organize and maintain production schedules while operating at required levels of service.
• Manage the Life Cycle Maintenance Program for both the EMU and legacy equipment.
• Ensure timely and efficient provision of the fleet required for commuter services in compliance with FRA regulations and contractual requirements.
• Schedule, manage and direct a unionized workforce, management and administrative team members.
• Responsible for quality programs compliant with 49 CFR Parts 229 and 238 and workmanship and materials standards.
• Work in concert with the Safety, Training & Compliance Department to participate in and ensure compliance with the 49 CFR 217 testing program for the Mechanical Department.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets for the Caltrain fleet and maintenance facilities including regular project reports.
• Develop and manage the Mechanical Department's Capital / State of Good Repair Program including annual, five

- and ten-year plans.

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Department's Warranty Management Program.
• Guide, mentor, and develop staff.
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position, as well as the ability to respond and work holidays, nights and weekends.
• Work closely with other Departments and team members to provide safe, reliable service.
• 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 may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 10 years relevant prior experience in the management of passenger rail vehicle inspection and maintenance activities on a property that operates under Federal Railroad Administration regulatory requirements. Prior experience working with an electrified trains is preferred.
• Experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements with a strong knowledge of work rules.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills required.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to get results and lead a multifaceted workforce.
• Ability to development, implement, and track policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Demonstrated teambuilding experience.
• Ability to understand and meet contract requirements.
• GCOR qualified or the ability to become qualified within three months.
• Model the Herzog Culture, develop employees, and pursue excellence.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to preemployment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to preemployment 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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role.

This position will be physically demanding at times. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Regularly lift weight up to 75 pounds to a height of up to 56 inches.
• Regularly carry weight up to 75 pounds to a distance up to 100 feet.
• Regularly push/pull up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet.
• Regularly grasp or squeeze with forces up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds. Frequently climb on/off equipment.
• Work in a confined access/space environment with a height of 12 inches and a width of 24 inches.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to one mile.
• Regularly lay on back for extended periods of time.
• Regularly reach overhead while holding tools.
• Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises