Rail Track Maintenance Supervisor

LA Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Metro is seeking a supervisor to lead repair and maintenance of rail track infrastructure, ensuring safe track structures for the public. You will plan activities, inspect conditions, and supervise a team while coordinating with vendors and internal staff.

The role requires three years of experience in rail track facilities, adherence to Cal/OSHA, and a valid California driver license. Expect safety-sensitive duties, on-call work, and opportunities to train staff.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track facilities.
• Must comply with Cal/OSHA regulations and use approved safety equipment.
• Valid California Class C Driver License; safety-sensitive with drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and assigns repair and maintenance work of track-related systems and equipment, including roadbeds, ties, rails, frogs, and replacement of track switches in yards and on the mainline.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses track system and equipment problems and develops maintenance procedures.
• Conducts track inspections and reviews and approves track inspection reports.
• Develops and administers preventive maintenance program; maintains tracking system of all repairs and maintenance work performed, inspections, and equipment and system performance.
• Develops and administers staff training programs.
• Enforces safety regulations and instructs subordinates on the use of safety devices and procedures.
• Responds to emergency calls to ensure proper restoration of track following system failures.
• Oversees and implements repairs to equipment and materials, including external vendors and/or other parties who make repairs to revenue and non-revenue service equipment.
• Provides hands-on training to employees utilizing live equipment which supports revenue and non-revenue service periods.
• Organizes, supervises, and provides guidance to subordinates.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out.

Skills

Planning

Supervision

Inspection

Repair & maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

LA Metro is seeking a supervisor to lead repair and maintenance of rail track infrastructure, ensuring safe track structures for the public. You will plan activities, inspect conditions, and supervise a team while coordinating with vendors and internal staff.

The role requires three years of experience in rail track facilities, adherence to Cal/OSHA, and a valid California driver license. Expect safety-sensitive duties, on-call work, and opportunities to train staff.