Rail Track & Structures Superintendent Team Leader & Safety

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Pension and retirement plans

Paid holidays and generous vacation

Transit benefits

Job summary

King County Metro Transit in Seattle seeks a Rail Superintendent for Track, ROW and Structures. You will lead and develop a diverse team, ensuring safety, performance, and policy adherence across the rail division. Expect collaboration with internal partners, unions, and external agencies to deliver reliable light rail service.

The role requires 4+ years supervising rail maintenance and a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; on-site work with a flexible schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressively responsible supervisory or management roles in transportation/rail
• 4+ years journey-level experience in Rail Track, Row or Structures maintenance
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and prioritize safety, respect, and care in a unionized setting
• Experience with DOT/FHWA TOMIE, NTIS, NBIS knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field and related experience

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, develop, supervise, mentor, and motivate employees to achieve agency goals.
• Provide guidance to Chiefs, supervisors, tradespeople, and staff.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and manage performance including corrective actions
• Develop and monitor workgroup initiatives, learning, efficiencies, and methods
• Coordinate ROW, track and structures work with agencies, utilities, and contractors
• Develop contingency and emergency operating plans and procedures
• Manage rail maintenance budgets and vendor contracts
• Engage with unions and stakeholders to deliver service
• Work schedule and on-call duties including evenings and weekends

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

King County Metro Transit in Seattle seeks a Rail Superintendent for Track, ROW and Structures. You will lead and develop a diverse team, ensuring safety, performance, and policy adherence across the rail division. Expect collaboration with internal partners, unions, and external agencies to deliver reliable light rail service.

The role requires 4+ years supervising rail maintenance and a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; on-site work with a flexible schedule is expected.