Rail Maintenance Supervisor - LRV Fleet Lead

Metropolitan Council; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

On-site training

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit division seeks a Supervisor, Rail Maintenance to lead the maintenance department and coordinate the LRV fleet upkeep to Metro Transit standards. The role requires supervising a team, planning priorities, and ensuring service availability in the Twin Cities region.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination with other departments, and adherence to safety and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Combination of mechanical operation/maintenance experience with education as described (HS diploma + 8 yrs, AA + 6 yrs, BA + 4 yrs)
• Experience in supervisory, project management, or lead roles is required
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents and procedures

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance workforce and shift assignments to ensure service readiness.
• Maintain attendance records and supervise staff; enforce SOPs.
• Lead and evaluate staff performance; manage priorities and resources.
• Inspect work across mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic areas.
• Prepare reports and participate in budget development and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Project management

Planning & organization

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

CAD

Job description

The Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit division seeks a Supervisor, Rail Maintenance to lead the maintenance department and coordinate the LRV fleet upkeep to Metro Transit standards. The role requires supervising a team, planning priorities, and ensuring service availability in the Twin Cities region.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination with other departments, and adherence to safety and SOPs.