Rail Maintenance Supervisor (Overhaul)

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

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Supervisor, Rail Maintenance will provide leadership, direction and coordination in the Maintenance department. This position will also provide support for the Transportation department by maintaining the LRV fleet to Metro Transit Standards.

The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

• Coordinate mechanical workforce for shift assignments to ensure availability of equipment for service.
• Maintain records of attendance.
• Act as the first level of response for performance and discipline issues.
• Provide leadership and direction to the department through planning, implementation, and evaluation of work priorities.
• Evaluates work performed by staff.
• Assist with the direction of activities for availability and assignment of proper maintenance resources to ensure that service objectives are achieved.
• Inspect work of Foreperson to ensure problems that were mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic were accurately resolved to prevent damage to vehicle and/or passengers.
• Maintain close working relationships with other departments.
• Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget.
• Assist in writing and enforcing standard operating procedures.
• Identify problem areas, make timely corrections where possible, or recommendations to upper management for solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies.
• Prepare written and oral reports for management.
• Performs other duties directly related to this position as assigned.
• Responsible for work of others; Foreperson Electro-Mechanic Technicians, Electronic Shop Technicians, Electro-Mechanic Technicians and LRT Helpers.

Any of the following combinations of experience in mechanical operation, mechanical maintenance or other heavy-duty transportation maintenance and completed education mechanical operation, mechanical maintenance, transportation, engineering, administration, management or a related field:

• A high school diploma/GED ANDeight (8) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory, project management, or lead experience*.
• An associate degree ANDsix (6) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory, project management, or lead experience*.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher ANDfour (4) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory, project management, or lead experience*.

*Metropolitan Council Employees Only:Successful completion of any one of the following four Metropolitan Council Leadership/Supervisory training programs will substitute for lead/supervisory experience. You must attach your certificate(s) as proof of completion of the program to your application. Only completion of one of the four programs listed below will substitute credit (6 months or 1 year) for lead/supervisory experience.

Metro Transit Leadership Academy = 1 year

Project Management Development Program (12-month session) = 1 year

Project Management Development Program (6-month session) = 6 months

Four Learning Institute Certificates - You must obtain all four certificates listed below to receive credit for 6 monthssupervisory experience.

• Leading Self-Personal Effectiveness Certificate
• Leading Self-CommunicationCertificate
• Leading Self-Business SkillsCertificate
• Leading Others-Preparing for SupervisorCertificate

What additional skills and experiences would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Light Rail maintenance experience including knowledge of original equipment manufacturer warranties, contracts, technical specifications and administrative procedures.
• Supervisory/lead work experience in a union environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or other windows-based systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Auto paint & body experience.
• Welding and inspection experience.

License/examination Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass physical examinations, Rail Operations Rule Book and physical agility examinations and successfully complete Rail Operator Training Program for Maintenance Personnel.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules; operating and maintenance instructions; and procedure manuals.
• Skilled in using personal computers and working with databases, performing word processing, computer aided drafting, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio and percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to structure and deliver training in-shop and classroom settings.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to understand and interpret union contracts at Metro Transit.
• Ability to manage various projects including scope of work, budget, procurement, and execution.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

We provide a competitive salary, excellent

Union/Grade: Transit Managers and Supervisors Association (TMSA) /Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random non-DOT drug tests

What your work environment would be:

Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but may require occasional outdoor work with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work requires occasional local in-state travel by car to visit different facilities. May occasionally travel by air out of state for training and conferences. Work is occasionally performed near moving parts or equipment, in high, precarious places and wet, humid conditions. Position is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally toxic or caustic chemicals. There is occasional exposure to vibrations and the risk of electrical shock. Position is regularly exposed to moderate noise.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council

you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case‑based basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council

you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

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