MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority is seeking to fill a mid-level professional engineering position involving responsibility for preparation and management of plans, specifications and cost estimates for various building, and facility infrastructure capital improvement projects. 

WORK ACTIVITIES:

·      Manages the design and construction of capital improvement projects prepared by consultants;

·      Prepares and reviews plans, specifications and estimates of capital projects, and recommends modifications and corrections as appropriate;

·      Prepares status reports for submission to the Leadership Team;

·      Prepares reports, studies and preliminary plans for special projects;

·      Attends public hearings and meetings relating to capital improvement projects;

·      Participates in discussions and planning sessions with staff, consulting engineers, architects, and others regarding capital projects;

·      Inspects work under construction for conformity to plans and recommends corrections as appropriate;

·      Prepares or reviews cost estimates for new construction and maintenance work;

·      Develops detailed construction schedules using PERT software;

·      Utilizes computer programs to design project elements and prepare plans;

·      Updates computer files and revises computer programs;

·      Review monthly payments to contractors and consultants for compliance with contract requirements.

·      Assists in investigations and studies of proposed facilities;

·      Assists in preparing State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) forms and reports

·      Gathers and records engineering data;

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus five (5) years of professional work experience in civil engineering activities.

        ·     New York State Professional Engineer's license.

        ·    New York State drivers license

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test with negative test result.  a criminal backgroud check will be conducted by the Authority; any decisions related to the extension of an employment offer are made in accordance with New York State Corrections Law. 

Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resumes to Debbie Griffith, Chief Administrative Officer, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester NY 14609.

Regional Transit Service is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious person to supervise heavy equipment diesel technicians performing break down repair, preventative maintenance, inspections, road calls, body repairs, and overhauls in a fixed maintenance facility on transit buses.  Supervises service attendants and facility non mechanical maintenance employees.

All applicants must be proficient in the use of computers we  MSOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook), payroll/employee management system; Cummins Insight, Assetworks

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED plus an Associate Degree in automotive maintenance technology,  or related fields, plus 6 years hands on experience in vehicle maintenance, or any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Must possess at least 3-years of supervisory experience which includes responsibility for planning and certification of the work performed by direct reports, as well as experience in the evaluation and discipline/performance development plans for direct reports.  

Special Requirement: Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License with airbrake endorsement, and no passenger restrictions or possession, or a B-permit with the ability to obtain the license within 6-months of hire.

ASE Certification a plus.

 Equal Opportunity Employer

Regional Transit Service, Inc. is seeking a Communication and Fare Collection Systems Coordinator is position is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, upkeep as well as planning and  implementation of any updates and enhancements to the advanced transportation systems, including radio frequency and electrical communication systems, infrastructure maintenance, on-vehicle communication systems and CAD/AVL.  This is a supervisory position, starting pay is $23.49/hour.   

Thorough knowledge of Radio frequency and/or fiber optic network testing; Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and electronics systems maintenance; Working knowledge of the maintenance of RF data, RF voice; Demonstrated troubleshooting skills; working knowledge of Public Sector (police, school bus, transit, fire) wireless voice and data communications; good knowledge of applicable business and wireless trends; working knowledge of I.T. and computer networking fundamentals; working knowledge of quality control standards and methods; Excellent oral and written communication skills, technical documentation skills; ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates, colleagues and contractors and vendors/suppliers;  must be detail oriented, possess good organizational skills must be highly self motivated and possess the ability to perform work self directed, good judgment; critical decision making skills, dependability.

High School Diploma or GED plus:

A.) An Associate’s degree in Engineering, or Communications Engineering or related area of study from an accredited institution. Communications and Networking certifications are a plus (Motorola, Microsoft, Cisco) plus at least 2-years of supervisory experience Or;

B.) Four (4) years professional experience in the field of Communications Engineering/ Communications and Networking or a related field. Traffic Communications experience is preferred. Communications and Networking certifications are a plus (Motorola, Microsoft, Cisco) plus at least 2-years of supervisory experience.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Deborah Griffith, Chief Administrative Officer, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, New York 14609. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Rochester Corporation is seeking a qualified individual for a part time position of ADA Certification Assistant. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will provide administrative support to the ADA Certification Coordinator in various aspects of the Lift Line certification process.  Position responsibilities will include mailing applications, reviewing applications for completeness, scheduling appointments for interviews/functional assessments and arranging transportation if needed, answer phones and address customer inquiries, attend and take notes at monthly appeal hearings, and perform general admin duties including filing, purging, mailings, letters, and memos.   Must also be available to perform other duties as determined by the ADA Certification Coordinator.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation, skill in composition, strong communication skills, ability to work effectively with both customers and employees, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and to follow through on work assignments.

Qualifications:

Candidate must be available to work 20 hours per week, Monday thru Friday. Must possess a high school diploma or GED, must have secretarial experience, must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check conducted.  

Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Regional Transit Service, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, NY  14609.

EOE.

For the last several years RGRTA has worked towards becoming a performance driven organization.  This has resulted in the development of a personnel performance incentive program, numerous departmental performance indicators and a organizational balanced scorecard, which measures the health and performance of the company in several key areas, such as finance, customer service and employee success.  Performance measurements have become a significant aspect of the Authority’s comprehensive strategic and operating plan, which has positioned the Authority as one of the leading public transportation agencies in the country. 

RGRTA is now looking to further advance this effort by establishing a new Research, Development and Performance Measurements department.  This department will be at the center of, and responsible for, all analysis, quality control and process improvements strategies.  The end goal is to institute the continuous improvement of performance.

The position of Process Improvement Specialist will be responsible for identifying and analyzing current process inefficiencies or areas of opportunity across the entire organization.  This position will work with various business owners to evaluate, plan and implement process improvements in different functional areas, and set measurements to monitor and control the implemented processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·        Drive business process improvement initiatives utilizing Six Sigma, LEAN or related methodologies

·        Research and analyze current process inefficiencies

·        Identify opportunities, present alternatives, make recommendations and develop solutions to critical business issues

·        Collect, analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data

·        Define projects to improve performance and drive those projects to completion

·        Identify and define key measures and performance targets to maintain processes in control

·        Create and review models and methodologies for process improvements

·        Work along a Statistical Analyst to conduct complex data analysis

·        Conduct team building and group facilitation activities

·        Black Belt certification in LEAN Six Sigma, obtained through real life project implementation 

·        Must demonstrate LEAN Six Sigma experience through a portfolio of projects

·        Strong knowledge of mathematical and statistical tools and accepted procedures and practices

·        5+ years of experience using statistical and analytical tools, e.g., Excel, Minitab, SPSS, etc.

·        3+ years of experience in LEAN manufacturing

·        Strong analytical skills

·        Strong oral communication and technical writing abilities

·        Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics or Statistics

Special Requirements: 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test with a negative test result. A criminal background check will be conducted by the Authority, any decisions related to the extension of an employment offer are made in accordance with New York State Corrections Law. 

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED; a valid NYS CDL B Permit w/passenger endorsement, no airbrake restriction, and a clean driving record (no points, no suspensions, no convictions); applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test; criminal background check conducted. This position complies with NYS 19A requirements.

For the last several years RGRTA has worked towards becoming a performance driven organization.  This has resulted in the development of a personnel performance incentive program, numerous departmental performance indicators and a organizational balanced scorecard, which measures the health and performance of the company in several key areas, such as finance, customer service and employee success.  Performance measurements have become a significant aspect of the Authority’s comprehensive strategic and operating plan, which has positioned the Authority as one of the leading public transportation agencies in the country. 

RGRTA is now looking to further advance this effort by establishing a new Research, Development and Performance Measurements department.  This department will be at the center of, and responsible for, all analysis, quality control and process improvements strategies.  The end goal is to institute the continuous improvement of performance.

The position of Statistical Analyst will be responsible for all necessary data analysis required as part of any problem solving or experimentation identified by the authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·        Collect, measure, evaluate and analyze data

·        Use and apply different statistical tools including, but not limited to, trend analysis, root cause analysis, regression analysis, experimental design, statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, control charting, etc.

·        Produce predictive models to reduce company losses

·        Ensure data quality and integrity for numerous data sources

·        Query data from a variety of systems to produce data sets for analysis

·        Consult with various groups in the business in the use of decision sciences to improve the effectiveness of risk management strategies

·        Collaborate with colleagues to develop statistical analysis methods for data analysis and conducting the actual analysis

·        Develop appropriate instruments and statistics for company quality control and performance measurements

·        Develops and documents methods and schedules for the audit and validation of performance measurements

·        Conduct trend analysis for a variety of functional areas

·        Maintain proficiency with respect to statistical methodology and in applying new and varied methods

·        Develops and documents the data flow, as well as quality control and validation methods used for data inputs.

·        Develops and recommends the methodology for setting performance measurement goals based on historical information and projections related to trends.

·        Review Departmental Performance Indicators (DPI), assist departments with the analysis of trends; review quality control methods. Offers advice and support to individuals and Department heads charged with documenting and developing good performance measurement practices.  

·        Critical thinking skills

·        Strong knowledge of mathematical and statistical tools and accepted procedures and practices

·        Proficient in Microsoft Excel

·        Advance knowledge of Minitab or other statistical tools

·        Detail oriented

·        Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

·        Experience implementing or working with ISO certification

Required Education and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics or Statistics;

·        Master’s degree (or higher) in statistics preferred

·        Three (3) years of full time professional experience in performing work in the field of the degree received.

·        Experience performing statistical analysis in the manufacturing industry preferred

Special Requirements: 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test with a negative test result. A criminal background check will be conducted by the Authority, any decisions related to the extension of an employment offer are made in accordance with New York State Corrections Law. 

Drives bus or other revenue service vehicle to transport passengers over specified routes to local points according to a time schedule.  Pick up passengers in response to radio or telephone relayed requests for service or on a pre-arranged schedule.  Will assist passengers with boarding and debarking the vehicle. Records activities on trip log, and reports malfunctions.  Inspects vehicle before departure. 

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED; a valid NYS CDL B Permit w/passenger endorsement, no airbrake restriction, and a clean driving record (no points, no suspensions, no convictions); applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test; criminal background check conducted. This position complies with NYS 19A requirements.

Apply in person or by mail:

5786 Rt 96 Romulus, NY 14541

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED; a valid NYS CDL B Permit w/passenger endorsement, no airbrake restriction, and a clean driving record (no points, no suspensions, no convictions); applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test; criminal background check conducted. This position complies with NYS 19A requirements.