Job Description
Category: Manager/Supervisor/Administrator
Facility: SEPTA Headquarters
City: Philadelphia
Date: Jun 12, 2026
Req ID: 8276
**Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation!**
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The **Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)** is the **sixth\-largest** transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a **2,200\-square\-mile service region**. SEPTA is **at the forefront of innovation** in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the **Philadelphia region**.
**We are proud to be recognized as**:
**2023 FORBES Best in State Employer**
**Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024**
We are seeking to hire candidates for our Instructor Regional Rail (9162\).
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/26/2026
Job Grade: SAM 38
Salary Range: $73,164\.00\-$91,442\.00
**OVERALL DESCRIPTION**
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**Instructor \- Regional Rail**
Provide initial and follow\-up instruction for new and existing employees in the Railroad Operations Division and qualification/familiarization training for personnel of other departments, outside contractors and other agencies/organizations.
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
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**Instructor \- Regional Rail**
* Conducts instructional programs and evaluations to qualifying students in safe operation, customer service, operating rules and regulations.
* Develops training programs and evaluation mechanisms.
* Monitors, evaluates, and reports on the on\-going performance of qualified employees to assure compliance with operating standards, rules and regulations of the Authority.
* Provides orientation to outside contractors and other non\-Authority personnel on general safety rules, and qualify other departments’ personnel on various topics when required.
* Coordinates reviews and evaluations of internal and external technical proposals for changes in; 1\) the methods of operations, 2\) equipment, and 3\) other modifications; and provides impact analysis of the proposed changes on safety and personnel requirements
* Conducts re\-certification classes and evaluations.
* Conducts safety programs and qualification classes for hourly and salaried personnel.
* Assists in troubleshooting equipment and schedule adherence during daily operations.
* Assists in the analysis of accident data, employee performance, and employee development.
* Assists in accident investigation, analysis, and methods to improve training, equipment or facilities.
* Assists in passenger surveys, implementing service changes, line conversions, and accident investigations.
* Works closely with other operating departments to implement contests and campaigns to promote safe operating practices.
* Assists Operations during service interruptions.
* Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and securi...