Manager Locomotive Shop

Kearny, NJ, United States (On-site) Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Follows-up on all electric and diesel locomotive failures. Defines trends and implements corrective action to prevent recurrence of similar failures and maximize equipment availability using the RAMS work management system. Interfaces with MMC personnel, rolling stock equipment manufacturers, line management and support organizations to coordinate out-of-service repairs, improve quality of maintenance January 21, 2026 Version: 4 Page 2 of 3 activities, assure warranties are maintained and correct manufacturing problems at O.E.M.'s. Manages the daily development of field maintenance programs. Performs quality assurance audits on running repair locations to improve the overall quality of maintenance, allowing for a lower system shop count and maximum availability of electric and diesel locomotives. Reviews project reports, and keeps current with new design maintenance and technologies to ensure the most efficient maintenance practices are maintained. Delegates work to assigned employees, oversees department budget, responds to requests and queries of supervisors. Motivates, counsels and conducts performance appraisals of subordinates. Assumes responsibility for safety of assigned employees, equipment and passengers. This Position Supervises: 5 Assistant Managers, 7 General Foremen 155 Craft Employees Education, Experience and Qualifications Associate degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering or related technical area or graduate of an accredited mechanical trade school One year of closely related work experience can be substituted for each year of education required. Knowledge and Skills: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in rail equipment maintenance, to include supervisory/managerial experience. Experience in overseeing, delegating and following-up on work assigned to others, and performance management and development required About Us For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named NJ TRANSIT to its renowned America’s Best-in-State Employers list. Forbes continues to recognize our considerable efforts to build a productive, supportive, stimulating and inclusive work environment. NJ TRANSIT ranked seventh among the 90 New Jersey organizations included in the annual ranking, and NJ TRANSIT ranked number one in the “Transportation and Logistics” category. About the Team NJ TRANSIT has been recognized as Best Public Sector Recruitment Partner by NJIT, the New Jersey institute of Technology. Careers at NJ TRANSIT Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premiere transportation brands in North America. When you join Team Transit, the only limitations to your career are your own talent, ambition and willingness to learn. Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia region every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous corporate departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career. Our world-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, paid sick leave and vacation, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and deferred compensation. Employees receive access to educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, transportation benefits, and wellness programs. The greatest benefit? Knowing you've made a difference in people's lives. From urban planners and bus operators to engineers and communications experts, we're always looking for skilled, innovative people to join our team. Ready to move forward with us? Job Info Job Identification 100147 Posting Date 10/23/2026, 03:43 PM Apply Before 11/03/2026, 08:00 AM Degree Level Associate Degree Job Schedule …

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