This is advanced supervisory and technical work with administrative responsibility in the maintenance and repair of rail structures and track systems.

Employees is this class are responsible for supervising, planning and coordinating the maintenance and repair of rail structures and track and guideway systems in a rail transportation system. Emphasis of the work is on supervising a staff of subordinates, assisting with complex and difficult technical problems, planning and developing maintenance programs and procedures, and reviewing work in progress and upon completion. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the coordination of employees, equipment and materials in technical phases of repair and maintenance activities. Supervision is exercised over a staff of equipment operators, technicians and semi-skilled employees engaged in the repair and maintenance of rail structures and track systems. Supervision is received from a technical and administrative superior who reviews work for satisfactory completion of work assignments and satisfactory repair and maintenance activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises equipment operators, technicians and semi-skilled employees in the inspection, repair and maintenance of rail structures and track and guideway systems; supervises the operation of structure maintenance and track maintenance equipment.

Analyzes complex or difficult structural and construction problems and track maintenance problems; develops recommendations for repair and maintenance activities to assist in their resolution.

Assures equipment, materials and supplies are available for various crew assignments; reviews work in progress and upon completion; trains subordinates in structure or track repair and maintenance.

Enforces established safety rules and regulations.

Coordinates structural or track repair and maintenance activities with appropriate operational or maintenance units; schedules preventive maintenance work.

Participates in the evaluation of structural or track work to be accepted for operations and of new equipment to be acquired for structural or track repair and maintenance activities.

Recommends inspection procedures and guidelines for structures or track and guideway for undertaking corrective measures in emergency situations without interruption to normal rail operations service, when feasible.

Responds to emergency conditions as required.

Prepares and completes various reports, forms and documents.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of structural design and maintenance characteristics of the rail guideway system including piers, girders and caps.

Thorough knowledge of the equipment, tools and supplies used in structural or track maintenance and repair in a rail transportation system.

Thorough knowledge of track work design and maintenance characteristics of continuous welded rail.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required in rail structural or track repair and maintenance work.

Considerable knowledge of rail transportation operating rules and procedures.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of the records, forms and reports used in the area of assignment.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to coordinate employees, equipment and materials in geographically separated locations to complete rail repair and maintenance work.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to distinguish specific colors.

Ability to analyze complex structural or track maintenance problems and assist in their resolution.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, supervisors and rail officials.

Ability to prepare various reports and documents.

Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment.

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