Supervisor Crew Assignment

NJ, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary: A Supervisor of Crew Assignments oversees the allocation and deployment of work crews in various industries such as construction, utilities, transportation, or maintenance. They are responsible for assigning tasks to crew members, monitoring their progress, ensuring efficient resource utilization, and maintaining effective communication between crew members and management. Additionally, they may handle scheduling, training, and performance evaluation of crew members to ensure optimal productivity and adherence to safety protocols.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervises Crew Dispatching activities to ensure that all 1200 Train and Engine (T&E) assignments are properly filled, on a daily basis. Interfaces with Line Operation Supervisors, Dispatchers & T&E employees to perform crew manipulations during peak periods, service disruptions and special events.

• Ensures that proper staffing levels are maintained in the Crew Management office, which is a 24/7 operation utilizing 18 regular and 5 Extra employees. These responsibilities include but are not limited to shift scheduling, payroll review and approval, overtime analysis, training and

  performance review.

• Supervises and reviews the publication of the T&E weekly bulletin. Responsible for its implementation into the SCAT system and notification to crews.

• Reviews, monitors, and updates the performance of the Crew Assignment Tracking system (SCAT), which is maintained and updated on a daily basis.

• Reviews operating/labor issues as presented by the BLE, UTU & TCU; investigates claims, and recommends courses of action to management.

• Ensures compliance with FRA rules and regulations, and represents the carrier during periodic audits/ inspections. Items which are reviewed include Hours/Service (TRO-Q) Compliance, Territorial Qualifications Compliance, and Medical Qualifications Compliance.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Four (4) or more years of experience in Rail Operations and/or crew dispatching, train or engine service, train dispatching, and/or tower person experience, to include supervisory experience.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package(full- time employees):

• Wage Progression
• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave and Paid Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation days)
• 401(a) Retirement Plan - up to 5% match and 457-Deferred Savings Plan
• U.S. Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB)

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Responsibilities

• Supervises Crew Dispatching activities to ensure that all 1200 Train and Engine (T&E) assignments are properly filled, on a daily basis. Interfaces with Line Operation Supervisors, Dispatchers & T&E employees to perform crew manipulations during peak periods, service disruptions and special events.
• Ensures that proper staffing levels are maintained in the Crew Management office, which is a 24/7 operation utilizing 18 regular and 5 Extra employees. These responsibilities include but are not limited to shift scheduling, payroll review and approval, overtime analysis, training and performance review.
• Supervises and reviews the publication of the T&E weekly bulletin. Responsible for its implementation into the SCAT system and notification to crews.
• Reviews, monitors and updates the performance of the Crew Assignment Tracking system (SCAT), which is maintained and updated on a daily basis.
• Reviews operating/labor issues as presented by the BLE, UTU & TCU; investigates claims, and recommends courses of action to management.
• Ensures compliance with FRA rules and regulations, and represents the carrier during periodic audits/ inspections. Items which are reviewed include Hours/Service (TRO-Q) Compliance, Territorial Qualifications Compliance, Medical Qualifications Compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

• Four (4) or more years of experience in Rail Operations and/or crew dispatching, train or engine service, train dispatching, and/or tower person experience, to include supervisory experience.

About Us

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.

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?

Job Info

• Job Identification 100075
• Posting Date 10/16/2026, 01:09 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations NJ, United States (On-site)
• Internal Job Display this job to both to employees as well as to external candidates.