Track Superintendent @ Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Position at New York City Transit

Job Information:

Title: Track Superintendent

First Date of Posting: 09/12/25

Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

Authority: TA

Department: Subways

Division Unit: MOW – Track

Reports To: General Superintendent, Track

Location: Various

Hours of work: Managerial

Compensation:

Salary Range (Grade D/594 Hay): $94,161 (Min) - $148,834 (Max)

UTLO Compression Rate: $ 142,650

Grade D

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing managerial direction and coordinating activities related to track maintenance and/or construction in specified geographic areas to ensure safe and reliable service is maintained. The Superintendents assigned to SAP Program will be responsible for ensuring the milestones and metrics established for the program are adhered to. All Superintendents will provide timely coordination and implementation of safety procedures. Disseminates and implements policy changes and modifications and provides administrative support. May be required to assist as needed and liaise with upper management. Oversees subordinates and performs duties that may include developing cost estimates, coordinating general orders, providing necessary round-the-clock inspections. Assist Senior Management in strategic planning. Selected candidates will develop new initiatives, measure project performance using appropriate information technology applications, systems and established processes as well as communicate project scope, schedule, and budget with upper managers and contractors. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the General Superintendent in their absence. The candidate must be willing to work all tours, weekends, holidays and respond to emergency situations 24/7 and be prepared to walk the underground or elevated tracks.

Education and Experience:

Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration, Engineering, preferred; or satisfactory equivalent along with six (6) years of full-time related experience, and three (3) years in a managerial/supervisory capacity

Desired Skills:

Extensive knowledge of Railroad Industry Safety Standard, material procurement and labor contracts in Transportation Operations; Construction, Power Distribution, System and Subway Maintenance. Must be well versed in rehabilitation and installation of rails, power and other aspects of a Rapid Transportation System. Knowledge of scheduling track outages and forecasting the needs of material, capital and safety precautions.

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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