Basic Purpose of Position:  

The position of equipment Mechanical Foreman is responsible for assuring availability of safe and service ready equipment.  This position is responsible for directly supervising the structural/mechanical maintenance personnel in the inspection, repairing, troubleshooting and maintenance of transit car mechanical systems along with directly supervising daily/monthly cleaning of interior/exterior rail cars.  This position supervises the inspection and record keeping related to the preventative maintenance of transit car mechanical systems necessary to meet safety standards in accordance with PATCO Standard Operating Procedures, APTA and other related National Standards for Rail Transit.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

1.

Plans and assures work flow through management of personnel and facilities.

2.

Assigns daily work to personnel directly reporting to this position.

3.

Provides subordinates with guidance, orientation and technical support. Plans, delegates and monitors completion of tasks and special projects. Recommends hire, review, train, motivate and counsel staff reporting to position.

4.

Monitors the work for correctness and completeness.

5.

Compiles and reviews work records to control the continuity and effectiveness of the work produced. Enters work records in management information system.

6.

Administers PATCO policies, rules, regulations, directives and guidelines as they pertain to the operations, personnel and facilities of the Equipment Department.

7.

Assures the job proficiency and safe work habits of each subordinate through reviews of performance, instruction and disciplinary action when necessary.

8.

Supervises the inspection and record keeping related to the preventive maintenance on electrical and electronics systems necessary to meet safety standards in accordance with PATCO Standard Operating Procedures, APTA and other related National Standards for Rail Transit.

9.

Performs on call duties when assigned as part of management on call rotation.

10.

The individual for this position assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all regional personal protective equipment.

11.

Performs the necessary record keeping to provide payroll documentation, project schedules, material requirements, disciplinary actions, conformance with SOP requirements and all other necessary documentation under his or her direct supervision.

12.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Mechanic

Machinists 1/C

Welder

Custodian

Machinist 1/C Tool Maker

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferably from vocational school with coursework in electronics.
• Four (4) years’ experience in applied equipment/mechanical theory.
• Must have eight (8) years additional work experience as a journeyman equipment mechanic, three (3) years of which must be on a rail transit property or Class 1 railroad.

Desired:

• Two (2) years supervisory experience or previous auxiliary supervising experience.
• Must be familiar with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port Authority Transit Corporation and Teamsters Local 676.
• Associate’s degree in the field of Mechanical Technology or related field; OR certificate from an accredited technical school.
• Exposure to Programmable Logic Controllers and networked systems.

How Often:  (check the appropriate box)

Occasionally          =   Less than 1/3 of the time

Frequently             =   From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Constantly             =   More than 2/3 of the time

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?

None

Occas

Freq

Const

x

Normal office situation

x

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

x

Work near moving mechanical parts

x

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

x

Extreme cold (non-weather)

x

Extreme heat (non-weather)

x

Risk of electrical shock

x

Risk of radiation

Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job.

x

Very Quiet Conditions

x

Quiet Conditions

x

Moderate Noise

x

Loud Noise

x

Very Loud Noise

PHYSICAL EFFORT

How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities?

None

Occas

Freq

Const

X

Stand

X

Walk

x

Sit

x

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

x

Climb or balance

x

Reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction

x

Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel

x

Talk or good hearing

x

Taste or smell substances worked with on the job

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted?  If so, how much and how often?

x

Lifts weight or exerts force up to 10 pounds

x

Lifts weight or exerts force of 11 to 25 pounds

x

Lifts weight or exerts force of 26 to 50 pounds

x

Lifts weight or exerts force of 51 to 100 pounds

x

Lifts weight or exerts force more than 100 pounds

Select the specific vision requirements of this job.

x

Close vision

x

Distance vision

x

Peripheral vision

x

Depth perception

x

Ability to adjust focus