Asst Superintendent Mechanical - 90285176 - Oakland

Amtrak; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Amtrak seeks an Assistant Superintendent Mechanical in Oakland to lead mechanical maintenance operations, ensuring safe inspection, servicing, and repair of passenger rail equipment while guiding first-line supervision and labor relations.

You will drive regulatory compliance, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, reliable service across facilities with a focus on proactive problem solving and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock and maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor day-to-day mechanical maintenance and inspection activities across facilities or territories.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable first-line supervisors and represented employees.
• Ensure regulatory requirements, safety programs, and maintenance instructions are followed and deficiencies addressed.
• Manage budgets, schedules, materials, and contractor services within financial controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Railway knowledge

Leadership experience

Safety programs

Planning & budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Asst Superintendent Mechanical - 90285176 - Oakland

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Oakland, CA, US, 94607

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Manages mechanical maintenance operations within an assigned operating area to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective inspection, servicing, and repair of passenger rail equipment. Leads first‑line management teams and unionized employees, implements regulatory and safety requirements, and drives operational execution aligned with established standards, schedules, and budgets. Operates with moderate scope and complexity, exercising judgment within defined policies and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Plan, direct, and monitor day‑to‑day mechanical maintenance and inspection activities to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity standards across assigned facilities or territories.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable first‑line supervisors and represented employees; manage workforce deployment, performance, and adherence to labor agreements and company policies.
• Implement and enforce applicable regulatory requirements, safety programs, and maintenance instructions; ensure corrective actions are taken to address deficiencies or incidents.
• Manage assigned operating budgets, schedules, materials, and contractor services; monitor costs, productivity, and asset utilization within established financial controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements; partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to support operational initiatives, service delivery, and maintenance planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock to include extensive servicing, repair and maintenance program experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience communicating orally and in writing within the corporation and externally
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application.
• Some experience in project and inventory management; technical supervision; planning, organizing, and scheduling for procedural and operational methods.
• Some experience in budget and financial control; contract management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international railway engineering regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of passenger rail equipment, maintenance practices, inspection programs, and repair processes within a regulated transportation environment.
• Ability to lead supervisors and unionized workforces, apply labor agreements, and address performance, attendance, and conduct issues effectively and consistently.
• Knowledge of applicable safety programs and regulatory frameworks governing rail or transportation maintenance operations; ability to translate requirements into execution.
• Skill in planning, scheduling, budget monitoring, contractor oversight, and basic financial analysis to support operational decision‑making.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and apply sound judgment to resolve operational issues in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167350

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.