Full-Time
Train Service Supervisor
Subways
Posted on 9/10/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
No salary listed
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
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- Minimum of two (2) years in the title at time of appointment
- Thorough knowledge of the NYCT Rules and Regulations and Department of Subways Operating Procedures
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
- Prepare Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEPs) for RTO facilities and supervise related field data collection and installation of signs
- Collect Emergency Evacuation Device (EED) inspection forms several times each year and submit to Office of System Safety and Department of Subways Safety
- Collect approximately 270 Jumper Cable Box Inspection forms three times each year
- Prepare and submit monthly Safety Reminders to Service Delivery Managers
- Generate and maintain databases for the Tabletop Fire Drills
- Schedule Train Service Supervisors for F07 Fire Safety Course
- Perform Fire Drills and Safety Field Inspections
- Participate in the inspection of the physical structure of over 850 DOS/Service Delivery Room Enclosures and Conditions as mandated by the Structural Inspection P/I VII.E.1 and per P/I XV.E
- Assist other operating departments within Service Delivery such as revenue service and/or yard operations and various projects
- Write Bulletins, Notices, and Procedures
- Conduct investigations into collisions, derailments, and operating incidents by probationary employees
- May be required to work weekends, holidays, various tours to respond to and investigate emergencies and other responsibilities of the unit
- Making sound recommendations and implementing them when approved
- Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within and outside the unit
- Representing the unit at meetings
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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