Supervisor Signals (reposted)

Job Title

Supervisor Signals

Who We Are

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. Metro Transit is the largest provider of transit service in the seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest transit systems. They operate bus and rail service essential to the region's mobility, and provide resources for carpooling, vanpooling, and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get to where they're going, makes a dent in the region's ever-growing congestion, and promotes a cleaner environment.

What You Would Do In This Job

Supervisory:

• Provides work direction to Signal Technicians and develops and monitors Technician work.
• Directs technicians and external resources to quickly return systems to normal operation during system failures or unusual operations.
• Prioritizes and assigns maintenance and repairs of signal systems components.
• Ensures compliance with systems maintenance procedures and quality of completed work.

Project Management:

• Analyzes system's performance.
• Recommends modifications/upgrades and coordinates with manufacturers and integrators on systems maintained by Metro Transit.
• Manages System's Maintenance tasks and prepares maintenance procedures.
• Ensures preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate historical data of completed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Monitors compliance with industry standards and recommended practices.
• Analyzes system's reliability and recommends improvements based on reliability data.
• Participation in special projects is required.

Administrative:

• Prepares concise reports, compiles information, maintains procedural reference materials, training records, and other required documentation.
• Documents non-compliance of rules, procedures, and policies when required.
• Maintains valid certifications and drivers' licenses.
• Manages spare Inventory and Repairs: Monitors equipment failure rates and develops preventative maintenance procedures and cycles. Sets up spare equipment stock levels, reorder points, and coordinate repairs of core units.
• Payroll reconciliation, recognition time reporting, PARS, FMLA requests, time off requests, and other duties as needed.

Quality Control:

• Ensures compliance with systems maintenance procedures and quality of completed work.
• Audits quality of purchased and repaired department spares.
• Tracks, analyzes, and resolves repetitive failures.

What Education And Experience Are Required For This Job (Minimum Qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of related education and/or experience railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution. High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years in railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field. Associate's degree in electronic engineering technology or related field and six (6) years of related experience such as railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field. Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering technology or related field and four (4) years of related experience such as railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field. Metropolitan Council Employees Only: Successful completion of any one of the following four Metropolitan Council Leadership/Supervisory training programs will substitute for lead/supervisory experience. You must attach your certificate(s) as proof of completion of the program to your application. Only completion of one of the four programs listed below will substitute credit (6-months or 1 year) for lead/supervisory experience.

Metropolitan Council's Program - Counts for:

Project Management Leadership Academy - 12 months of lead/supervisory experience

Project Management Development Program- 12-month session - 12 months of lead/supervisory experience

Project Management Development Program-6-month session - 6 months of lead/supervisory experience

Four Learning Institute Certificates-You must obtain all four certificates listed below to receive credit - Leading Self-Personal Effectiveness CertificateLeading Self-Communication CertificateLeading Self-Business Skills CertificateLeading Others-Preparing for Supv. Certificate

Licensure Requirement:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL Driver's License and ability to meet ongoing DOT physical requirements.
• Ability to pass physical examinations, Rail Operations Rule Book, and physical agility examinations.

What You Can Expect From Us

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Additional Information

Union: TMSA/Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes. Subject to random NON-DOT drug tests.

Work Environment: Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but will require occasional outdoor work with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. This position has exposure to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, vibration and occasional loud noise. This position will be reachable by phone and may have a variable shift.

Physical Environment: Must be able to climb a ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, reach with hands/arms frequently below chest and overhead and lift up to 80 pounds.

What Steps The Recruitment Process Involves: 1. Minimum qualification review 2. Education and experience review 3. Structured panel interview 4. Selection interview Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.