GENERAL SUMMARY:
Manages the resources and activities of personnel engaged in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the rail vehicles for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Rail Fleet Maintenance Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages the activities and personnel responsible for the repair, service, renewal, overhaul, inspection, cleaning and preventive maintenance of rail vehicles, systems and components.
2. Ensures that shift production levels are adequate to produce components for stock and appropriate parts protection levels.
3. Supervises the assignment of maintenance and supervisory staff and resources to ensure that service objectives are achieved within budgetary constraints.
4. Monitors the work of staff to ensure Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) are properly completed and repair work is properly documented; ensures that the rail fleet is being maintained in compliance with DART requirements.
5. Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agencys safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees.
6. Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of DART are carried out.
7. Acquires new knowledge and learns new ways of solving problems, thinks and plans strategically, visualizes and communicates a vision, models desired behavior, drives organizational change, recognition and development of staff potential, pro-actively addresses performance issues.
8. Interviews, selects, develops, trains, evaluates, coaches, mentors, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
9. Review recent equipment repair history and update activity performance reports using departmental asset maintenance system.
10. Works closely with department and division level managers to ensure the effective repair, maintenance and timely availability of vehicles and equipment.
11. Effective collaborator and network builder, persuasive, sensitivity to situation and individuals, knows how to work within the organizational.
12. Authorizes and verifies requisitions for materials and supplies. Monitors the consumption of materials and supplies. Resolves abnormal usage rates and takes appropriate action to resolve the variances.
13. Creates agenda reports for Board approval as needed regarding DART rail needs.
14. Ensures appropriate records are maintained according to work performed and completes required forms, reports, and other documentation related to procedures, accidents, and employee conduct; reports building, vehicle and equipment defects including vandalism and trespassers.
15. Prepares a variety of reports. Develops, submits for approval, and monitors section budgets. Understands, executes and recommends changes to policies and procedures established by senior management.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or university in Automotive Technology, Business, Education, Electrical, Electronic Technology, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field.
2. Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in maintenance and/or shop environment to include a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in a maintenance, engineering, and/or shop environment.
3. Valid Texas C drivers license, with no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
4. Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
5. Strong PC word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills. Ability to use typical office equipment such as copiers, calculators, facsimiles, etc.
6. Ability to be mobile and occasionally, lift objects weighing 30-40 pounds such as tools, portable equipment and vehicle parts.
7. Operates DART non-revenue vehicles as required.
8. Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
9. Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
10. Ability to step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Read situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
11. Ability to blend people into teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Shares wins and successes. Fosters open dialogue. Let¿s people finish and be responsible for their work. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
12. Ability to provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Is aware of career goals for each direct report. Constructs compelling development plans and executes them. Is a people builder.
13. Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.
14. Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V