Metronorth Railroad

Superintendent, Maintenance (Paratransit) UTLO

Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience
  • 6 years of professional experience
  • 2 years of managerial/supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of vehicular maintenance operations
  • Mechanical experience with passenger vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment
  • Excellent communication and PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Conduct random audits of carriers to ensure fleet safety and compliance
  • Travel out of state for quality-control inspections at vehicle manufacturing plants
  • Inspect, test, and approve new buses at vendor facilities
  • Collaborate with contractors on vehicle surveillance systems and Zero Emissions initiatives
  • Investigate customer complaints related to Access-A-Ride vehicles
  • Research and develop vehicle equipment to enhance customer experience
  • Train carrier maintenance personnel on vehicle equipment and systems

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development in a large urban transit agency
  • Involvement in initiatives aimed at improving public transportation
  • Engagement with cutting-edge vehicle technology and maintenance standards
  • Ability to impact safety and compliance in a vital public service sector
  • Collaboration with diverse teams and contractors across the transit system
Full Job Description
Job ID: 17477

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: Long Island City, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Regional Bus Company

Date Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title:

Superintendent, Maintenance (Paratransit)

Authority:

NYCT

Department:

Paratransit

Division/Unit:

Standards & Compliance

Location:

33-00 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101

Hours:

Various

Telework (if Applicable):

Reporting Manager (if Applicable)

General Superintendent, Maintenance (Paratransit)

Deadline (if Applicable)

Compensation:

$141,664 (Grade HAYU/E )

POSITON SUMMARY:

The Standards and Compliance Unit is responsible for ensuring that all Paratransit revenue and non-revenue vehicles are safe and maintained in excellent condition, and that all Access-A-Ride (AAR) vehicles are in compliance with NYS Department of Motor Vehicle (NYSDMV) Article 19-A and the MTA New York City Transit carrier contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In Paratransit, the selected candidate will perform the following:

  • Conduct random audits of carriers and oversee contractor vehicles, facilities, and records to ensure fleet safety and compliance.


  • May be required to travel out of state as needed to perform quality - control inspections at vehicle manufacturing plants for inspections, testing and approval of shipments of newly designed/built buses.


  • Inspect, test, and approve new buses at vendor manufacturing plants.


  • Selected candidates will be required to work with various contractors to support On-Board Vehicle Surveillance Camera Systems, AVLM/GPS Systems and Zero Emissions


  • Investigate customer complaints related to Access - A - Ride (AAR) vehicles.


  • Assist with research and development of vehicle equipment to enhance the AAR customer experience.


  • Provide carrier maintenance personnel with training on various vehicle equipment and systems to ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.


  • Evaluation and determination of AAR vehicle service ready condition at expiration term of AAR carrier contracts.


  • Retirement and liquidation of AAR vehicles in accordance with MTA policy.


  • Evaluate and determine reliability of vehicle manufacturer's warranty repairs.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Baccalaureate from an accredited college in XXXXX , (Delete if not applicable:) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


  • 6 years of professional experience.


  • 2 years of Managerial/Supervisory Experience.


DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of vehicular maintenance operations and preventative maintenance procedures


  • Mechanical experience ( i.e. repairing passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and heavy equipment)


  • Knowledge of AAR Maintenance practices


  • Experience in personnel development, work prioritization


  • Must be able to make decisions rapidly and under pressure and effectively deal with availability of labor and equipment constraints


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


  • PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications


  • Knowledge of light-duty revenue vehicles, new bus technologies, and the maintenance procedures/standards required to maintain them, including an understanding of specifications


  • Knowledge of vehicle systems and components


  • Knowledge of design, manufacturing processes, product testing and maintenance procedures


SELECTION METHOD

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

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. 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").

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About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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