LRT Maintenance Foreperson

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is seeking a Foreperson-LRT to supervise light rail vehicle maintenance on a dedicated shift. You will guide mechanical and service staff, assign tasks, and ensure repairs meet standards while maintaining records and logs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with 4 years of rail transit maintenance experience or completion of VTA electro-mechanic training. A valid driver’s license and readiness for safety testing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years’ experience in maintenance/repair of electrically powered rail transit vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, direction, and instruction to mechanical and service personnel.
• Distribute and monitor work assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee work orders, logs, and records for accuracy and completion.
• Lead preventive maintenance and quality assurance inspections.
• Coordinate with parts room and manage re-railing/loading of equipment.
• Enforce procedures, safety practices, and tool control programs.
• Prepare written reports and document defects and repairs.

Skills

AC/DC electrical systems

Electronic control circuitry

Testing and inspection methods

Preventive maintenance

Supervise maintenance workers

Reading repair manuals

Education

High school diploma

VTA electro-mechanic training (or equivalent)

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is seeking a Foreperson-LRT to supervise light rail vehicle maintenance on a dedicated shift. You will guide mechanical and service staff, assign tasks, and ensure repairs meet standards while maintaining records and logs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with 4 years of rail transit maintenance experience or completion of VTA electro-mechanic training. A valid driver’s license and readiness for safety testing are required.