What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Superintendent, Equipment Field Maintenance position at NJ TRANSIT?
Job Description
For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named NJ TRANSIT to its renowned America’s Best-in-State Employers list.
Forbes continues to recognize our considerable efforts to build a productive, supportive, stimulating and inclusive work environment. NJ TRANSIT ranked seventh among the 90 New Jersey organizations included in the annual ranking, and NJ TRANSIT ranked number one in the “Transportation and Logistics” category.
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About The Team
NJ TRANSIT has been recognized as Best Public Sector Recruitment Partner by NJIT, the New Jersey institute of Technology.
Careers at NJ TRANSIT
Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premiere transportation brands in North America. When you join Team Transit, the only limitations to your career are your own talent, ambition and willingness to learn. Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia region every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous corporate departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career.
Our world-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, paid sick leave and vacation, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and deferred compensation. Employees receive access to educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, transportation benefits, and wellness programs. The greatest benefit? Knowing you've made a difference in people's lives.
From urban planners and bus operators to engineers and communications experts, we're always looking for skilled, innovative people to join our team. Ready to move forward with us?
- Directs all Maintenance of Equipment (M of E) activities at field locations in the Newark and Hoboken divisions. Responsible for providing day-to-day equipment availability for daily train service by ensuring that all Rail rolling stock receives the appropriate tests and necessary field repairs while at the outlying locations.
- Develops, initiates and directs the proper staff, training, and field support infrastructure for new service initiatives and Federal mandates, such as qualified maintenance personnel, as well as addressing the needs of an increased fleet.
- Represents the Mechanical Department regarding issues such as the upgrade of existing or January 21, 2026 Version: 4 Page 2 of 3 building of new facilities for new services, enhanced service or in response to Federal regulations. Attends commuter group and county transportation advisory board forums.
- Responds to all derailments, catenary problems and other emergencies and represents the Mechanical Department as a committee member when necessary to determine incident causes.
- Responsible for ensuring that all field locations comply with Federally mandated or NJ TRANSIT standard maintenance procedures and requirements.
- Serves as liaison to Metro-North staff concerning the administration of M of E portion of the joint services agreement.
- Represents the Mechanical Department in personnel issues such as Section VI’s negotiations and other collective bargaining agreement issues.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Transportation, Business Administration or related area
- One (1) year of closely related experience may be substituted for each year of Education required.
- Ten (10) years of rolling stock maintenance experience, including increasingly responsible management experience to include direct supervision of agreement and non-agreement employees.
For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named NJ TRANSIT to its renowned America’s Best-in-State Employers list.
Forbes continues to recognize our considerable efforts to build a productive, supportive, stimulating and inclusive work environment. NJ TRANSIT ranked seventh among the 90 New Jersey organizations included in the annual ranking, and NJ TRANSIT ranked number one in the “Transportation and Logistics” category.
Click here to register for our next information session.
About The Team
NJ TRANSIT has been recognized as Best Public Sector Recruitment Partner by NJIT, the New Jersey institute of Technology.
Careers at NJ TRANSIT
Build your future as part of a dynamic company committed to transforming one of the premiere transportation brands in North America. When you join Team Transit, the only limitations to your career are your own talent, ambition and willingness to learn. Our team of almost 11,000 employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia region every day. From our operations staff and frontline personnel, to the numerous corporate departments that keep the wheels turning, the people of NJ TRANSIT are what make the company a great place to build a career.
Our world-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance programs, paid sick leave and vacation, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and deferred compensation. Employees receive access to educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, transportation benefits, and wellness programs. The greatest benefit? Knowing you've made a difference in people's lives.
From urban planners and bus operators to engineers and communications experts, we're always looking for skilled, innovative people to join our team. Ready to move forward with us?