Job ID: 17408
Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road
Location: Queens, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Deputy GM Field Ops West
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2026
Description Job Title: Deputy General Manager- Diesel Ops
Department: Maintenance of Equipment
MTA Agency: LIRR
Primary Location(s): LIRR Service Area
Salary Range/Additional Compensation Details: $1 47,829- 184,786
Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Yes
Union Affiliation: None
Closing Date: Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for the day-to-day Diesel Shop operation as it relates to daily make up of trains, running repairs and periodic inspections and the RCM program of diesel- hauled cars and locomotives in the Maintenance of Equipment Department. This includes directing a 7-day, 24-hour operation involving two large operations at Richmond Hill and Morris Park. The major objective is to supply the necessary diesel equipment to maintain on-time performance in accordance with the Transportation Department's timetable requirements. Position is heavily responsible for answering and correcting defect and repair information, identifying failure modes and patterns, and resolution of operating problems through the failure review process.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership and direct Master Mechanics and General Foreman on diesel maintenance procedures, along with mandated requirements of Federal Railroad Administration/ Association of American Railroads (FRA/AAR).
- Improve diesel equipment performance and reliability.
- Daily analysis of log activities for equipment failures
- Administer departmental and corporate policy to staff personnel.
- Effectively monitor compliance of work standards and production requirements of the diesel fleet.
- Assist General Manager- Diesel Shops & Yards in interdepartmental and corporate planning activities involving change to the diesel operation.
- This includes working with outside agencies on specific planning projects. To provide
- expertise of all aspects of the diesel operation. To properly account for program management against corporate goals.
- Maintain active line of communication with Chief Mechanical Officer (CMO), General Managers,
- Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer (ACMO), Deputy General Managers, and Transportation
- Department Managers to ensure that all Diesel Shop operations are constantly done in accordance with corporate and mandated programs.
- To provide safe, reliable service to our customers.
- Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
- Lead by example.
- Ensure all FRA and AAR mandates and standards are adhered to as well as legal, ADA and Safety requirements.
- Reduce number of employee and customer accidents
- Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department.
- Provide career development for subordinates.
- Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling.
- Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary.
- Review performance of staff.
- Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions.
- Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all
- employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
- Create an environment that allows individuals to contribute to the goals of the organization.
- Promote positive, professional employee relations.
- Ensure Company principals, policies and procedures are consistently practiced and ensure the integrity of department standards.
- Serve as senior staff member of the Maintenance of Equipment (M of E) Department.
- Ensures department/company policies are administered in a fair and equitable manner.
- Perform other assignments as requested by Sr. Management.
- Ensure the General Manager is kept abreast of actions/activities that affect the department.
- To ensure business needs of the department are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
- Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
- Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
- Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
- Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
Qualifications : - Must Possess a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or business management. In lieu of a degree, 14 years of related Railroad experience / knowledge of train operation & passenger operating rules, coupled with technical expertise of diesel-hauled car operations may be considered.
- Minimum 10 years of train operations and passenger operating rules, coupled with the technical expertise of diesel-hauled car operations.
Minimum 10 years progressively responsible, related experience with proven successful record of managing management staff as well as a variety of management functions to include experience with handling personnel and labor matters, as well as implementing and managing Company policy and procedures and labor contracts. - Must possess effective human relation, sound judgment, analytical, problem solving, decision-making and managing skills
- Must be a self-motivated, goal oriented individual with the ability to motivate, manage and influence others
- Must possess Knowledge of labor agreements and work rules
- Must possess solid communication skills to carry out work assignments through three levels of supervision
- Must possess understanding of Transportation Department operations for passenger service
- Must possess Labor relations skills and knowledge of shop craft labor agreements
- Must possess Line supervisory experience in field operations, including passenger service
- Must possess knowledge of FRA rules and regulations governing inspection and repair of passenger cars
- Must be available for unplanned emergencies, etc
- Must have a valid drivers license.
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").
- Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company's discretion.
- Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
- Current employees should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history,including attendance and discipline record.
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