This is advanced supervisory and technical work in the supervision of a track shop in a rail transportation system.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising technical and semi-skilled employees engaged in the repair and maintenance of track and guideway equipment, and in the operation of track shop equipment. Responsibilities include assuring availability of equipment, materials and supplies, training subordinates in shop repair methods and machine operation, enforcing safety practices and procedures, coordinating production schedules and requirements with other rail officials, and assisting in the development of maintenance programs. Some independent judgment is exercised in the technical phases of track and guideway repair in meeting production requirements. Supervision is exercised over a staff of technicians and semi-skilled employees engaged in the repair of rail equipment and in the operation of shop machinery. Supervision is received from a technical and administrative superior who reviews work for completion of repair assignments in conformance with production requirements.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate technicians and semi-skilled employees engaged in the repair and maintenance of track and guideway equipment.

Coordinates track shop production requirements with operational employees to assure availability of track and guideway equipment for scheduled or unscheduled repairs and maintenance.

Requisitions equipment, materials and supplies; assures equipment and materials are available for repair and maintenance work.

Trains subordinates in track and guideway equipment repair and track shop machine operation; enforces safety practices and procedures.

Supervises loading and unloading of equipment; supervises periodic inventories of tools and materials.

Assists in the development, implementation and modification of effective track maintenance programs.

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

Makes recommendations for inspection procedures and implements procedures for corrective measures in emergency situations without interruption to normal train operations when feasible.

Responds to emergency conditions as required.

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 the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of track and guideway equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hydraulic, diesel, gasoline and pneumatic equipment and tools.

Considerable knowledge of track work design and the problems associated with the maintenance of continuous welded rail.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to track shop operations.

Knowledge of rail transportation operating rules and procedures.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to inspect, detect and resolve complex track and guideway equipment malfunctions.

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

Ability to operate a variety of track shop equipment.

Ability to distinguish specific colors.

Ability to train subordinates in track shop methods and equipment operation.

Ability to assist in the development and implementation of track maintenance programs.

Ability to coordinate track shop production to assure availability of track and guideway equipment.

Skill in the use of hydraulic, diesel, gasoline and pneumatic equipment and tools.

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