Assistant Manager Rail Mechanical Department Job Description: Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible. Roles and Responsibilities: + Plans, directs, and supervises scheduled/unscheduled repairs on assigned equipment. + Plans and directs OSHA required periodic inspections. Performs Quality Assurance inspections on assigned equipment for compliance with established standards. + Coordinates equipment manipulation with the Mechanical, Engineering and Transportation Departments to ensure minimal disruption to shop workflow. + Maintains force inventory and operates within overtime and material budgets for favorable variances. + Coordinates vendor activity as well as service and maintenance contracts. + Assumes responsibility for the safety of assigned employees, equipment, and visitors. + Provides all written communications, productivity reports, and repair reports to the mechanical and line division as required. + Provides for the training of subordinates and craft workers through scheduling and mentoring. + Monitors material availability to ensure material is available for scheduled repairs and maintenance. + Respond to weather events and facility emergencies. + Monitor compliance with company policy, FRA regulations, DCA and other operating rules. Education, Experience, and Qualifications: + Associates degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or related technical area, or equivalent; or graduate of an accredited mechanical trade school or equivalent. + Five (5) years’ experience in rail facility equipment maintenance including three (3) years of supervisory experience. + Five (5) years’ DCA code experience + Six (6) years of appropriate experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package: + Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision + Flexible Spending Account + Life Insurance + Paid Leave + Tuition Assistance + Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan + Retirement Plans + + 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution + 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match + 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team. Learn more about NJ TRANSIT! Sign up to receive an invitation to our next live information session atWWW.NJTRANSIT.COM/BEST