Employment
The Human Resources Department:
Mary Jane Lear, Human Resources Director
Dale Desaulniers, Human Resources Manager
Belinda Clark, Human Resources Assistant

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority offers a very competitive salary in addition to an excellent benefits package. Some of the benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, medical and child-care reimbursement accounts, deferred compensation, critical illness, paid annual leave and retirement benefits.

Interested candidates email, mail or fax resume with salary requirements and Application for Employment to:

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Attn: Dale Desaulniers, Human Resources Manager
Address: 800 NW 33rd Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33064
Phone: (954) 788-7970
Fax: (954) 788-7960
E-Mail: jobs@sfrta.fl.gov
 
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Current Job Listing:
DMU Maintenance Supervisor
Operations Project Manager, Bus
Station Agent – Floater
DMU Mechanic



EOE/Smoke and Drug Free Workplace

Posting: 0137-4
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Title: DMU Maintenance Supervisor
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Hiring Range: $24.09 - $26.50/hr
Schedule: 7pm to 4 am Sunday thru Thursday
Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
Department: Operations
Posting Date: 11/06/09

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Worksite Location: Tri-Rail Train Yard – Hialeah, FL

Summary: This is skilled and supervisory mechanical work in the coordination and inspection of varied maintenance, repair and overhaul of DMU rail vehicles. Responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning and inspecting all phases of DMU rail vehicles maintenance work performed at repair facility. Emphasis of the work is on the efficient management of shop personnel, mechanical tools, parts and supplies. Supervision is exercised over subordinate mechanics. Independent judgment is required in coordinating the work in order to comply with DMU rail vehicles assignment schedules, however, operating rules and procedures specify the manner in which the work will be carried out. Overall performance is reviewed by the Operations Project Manager, Fleet Maintenance through observation of shop activities, review of operational reports and the continuing effectiveness of the maintenance operation. Assist and train mechanics in repairs, replace, and tests machinery, components, and systems related to the DMU rail vehicles by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic activities. The position must be certified as a QMP (Qualified Maintenance Person) as per CFR 49 Part 238.109. This position also performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent plus a minimum of three years of mechanical experience such as maintaining and repairing engines or heavy equipment and/or repairing chassis of heavy trucks or buses is required; OR must possess a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Automotive Technology, Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Mechanics from a Florida Department of Education Vocational School Certificate Program or comparable certification. Must possess a valid driver’s license. The position must be certified as a QMP (Qualified Maintenance Person). Performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

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EOE/Smoke and Drug Free Workplace

Posting: 0137-5
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Title: Operations Project Manager, Bus
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Hiring Range: $55,047 - $60,551/yr
Position Salary Range: $55,047 - $87,981/yr
Schedule: 8am to 5pm Saturday thru Wednesday (off Thursday & Friday)
Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
Department: Operations
Posting Date: 11/06/09

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Summary: Project management of all daily operations of SFRTA’s Feeder Bus system provided by a contract operator. Project management of the system includes but is not limited to; contract compliance, responding to customer complaints, report generation and analysis, quality control inspections, schedule modifications and budget development.

Duties/Abilities: Monitor bus operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Ensure contract compliance of activities related to dispatching and routing of buses. Conduct random bus inspections to ensure availability and functionality of equipment. Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints. Responsible for the overall management of passenger feedbacks. Act as a liaison between the Customer Service Department and all other agency departments/ contractors and partners. Implement shuttle bus schedule changes. Coordinate and ensure implementation of non-scheduled additional service needs. Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Monitor project costs to ensure expenses do not exceed approved budget. Ability to work in outdoor environments. Ability to board and inspect a transit bus without assistance. Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods and conduct walk-through on trains and buses. Must be able to repeatedly bend, twist, kneel, and stretch in order to conduct physical bus inspections.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years of related experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Access is preferred. Requires a valid Florida driver’s license and a good driving record.

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EOE/Smoke and Drug Free Workplace

Posting: 0137-6
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Title: Station Agent – Floater
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Hiring Range: $13.69/hr
Schedule: Station Hours (5am – 10pm)
Able to work weekends and holidays as necessary
Department: Operations
Posting Date: 11/30/09

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Worksite Location: Various Tri-Rail Stations based on need (Miami to West Palm). Work hours also vary based on need and coverage requirements.

Summary: Sell train tickets while providing customers with the information needed to ensure that the customer arrives at their destination in a timely manner. Ensure that monies are counted accurately and all paperwork generated balances, noting any discrepancies.

Duties/Abilities: Maintain the security of the station by maintaining awareness of the station surroundings, TVM (Ticket Vending Machines), and Validators. Ensure that the station and the equipment are in a safe operating condition. Assist customers with purchasing tickets from the Ticket Vending Machines. Stock racks with schedules, train literature, and other materials that will assist passengers with their train travel. Maintain a daily log book. Contact OPs Center in any emergency. Assist passengers who encounter travel difficulties. Prepare daily shift deposit report ensuring that daily cash receipts are counted and deposited in the appropriate location for revenue pickup. Provide information to customers regarding busses, train stations and other issues. Ensure that the kiosk and station is clean and sweep/ pick up litter and provide minor maintenance as required. Collect all lost and found items and send them to Pompano and may try to locate the passengers who lost the item. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or GED plus a minimum of one year of related customer service experience, cash handling experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. This position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment. Gateway Ticket System (TOM), Microsoft applications and Excel.

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EOE/Smoke and Drug Free Workplace

Posting: 0137-7
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Title: DMU (Diesel Multiple Units) Mechanic
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Hiring Range: $19.97 – $22.97/hr
Schedule: 8pm to 5 am Sunday thru Thursday
Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
Department: Operations
Posting Date: 11/30/09

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Worksite Location: Tri-Rail Train Yard – Hialeah, FL

Summary: This is advanced skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of DMU rail vehicle mechanical equipment. Responsible for the servicing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing rail vehicle equipment. Repairs, replace, and tests machinery, components, and systems related to the DMU rail vehicles by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic activities. The position must be certified as a QMP (Qualified Maintenance Person) as per CFR 49 Part 238.109. This position also performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

Duties/Abilities: Inspects, troubleshoots, tests and repairs heavy mechanical equipment on DMU rail vehicles; removes wheel and axle assemblies, traction motors, gear boxes, brake actuators, compressors, and HVAC condenser compressor assemblies. Operates overhead cranes, forklifts, pneumatic tools and torque wrenches for the removal and replacement of rail vehicle mechanical equipment. Reads nd follows diagrams, sketches, vehicle operation manuals, and vehicle maintenance instructions. Operates welding equipment and performs welding on machinery and equipment.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year of mechanical experience such as maintaining and repairing engines or heavy equipment and/or repairing chassis of heavy trucks or buses is required; OR must possess a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Automotive Technology, Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Mechanics from a Florida Department of Education Vocational School Certificate Program or comparable certification. HVAC Certified is also preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license. The position must be certified as a QMP (Qualified Maintenance Person). Performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

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