**Description**
**Job Title:** General Foreman
**Department:** Maintenance of Equipment
**MTA Agency:** LIRR
**Primary Location(s):** Various
**100% Hourly Rate of Pay:** $ 60\.885- (See Wage Progression Chart)
**Safety Sensitive:** Position is Safety Sensitive
**Union Affiliation:** Transportation Communications Union (TCU)
**Closing Date:** Open Until Filled
**About your agency:**
Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75\.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.
Please note that this position has been designated as a "Policy Maker," pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
\*\*\*Please be advised that this position can report into various locations throughout the M of E department.\*\*\*
**JOB SUMMARY**:
* Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
* Manage daily activities of subordinate craft personnel in jurisdiction. Provide technical and administrative support as well as appropriate resources to subordinates to accomplish work. Ensure appropriate level of staff to accomplish goals, prioritize work of staff and ensure labor rules and company policy are adhered to and enforced. Develop budgetary needs to accomplish goals, establish goals for areas under jurisdiction.
* Manage, monitor work production to ensure department goals are met, within budget and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
* Schedule, arrange, and assign daily work assignments consistent with programmed objectives for car overhaul, running repair, inspection and/or car cleaning to ensure appropriate level of staffing resources are provided within budgetary restraints.
* Manage and process labor union issues. Enforce disciplinary actions as necessary and assist with preparation for trials. Acts as a charging official in disciplinary situations.
* Initiates disciplinary charges and is responsible for enforcing the carrier's policies and procedures. Participate in the formulation of grievance responses.
* Handle all personnel requests such as sick leave, personal leave, and all other related administrative duties.
* Provide appropriate analysis and evaluation and recommendation of solutions for problems concerning material shortages, tools and equipment effecting production and address any necessary changes/recommendations to improve/progress.
* Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling.
* Enforce discipli...