RAIL TRACK SUPERVISOR

Mass Transit magazine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 157,046,000 - 209,395,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a Supervising Rail Track Maintenance worker to oversee repair and maintenance of track systems and related infrastructure. This role ensures a safe, reliable rail network for riders and supports emergency response and project work.

You will plan and assign tasks, troubleshoot faults, supervise crews, conduct inspections, maintain records, enforce Cal/OSHA safety rules, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring compliance with contract and labor

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training; necessary knowledge and hands-on skills.
• Three years of rail track installation, repair, and maintenance experience.
• Must comply with Cal/OSHA regulations and wear required safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and assigns repair and maintenance work of track-related systems and equipment.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses track system problems and develops maintenance procedures.
• Conducts track inspections and approves inspection reports.
• Develops and administers preventive maintenance programs; maintains tracking system of repairs and maintenance work.
• Develops and administers staff training programs.
• Enforces safety regulations and instructs subordinates on safety devices and procedures.
• Provides input on design and maintenance of track systems for new rail projects.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Monitoring

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training

Job description

Salary $54.91 - $73.21 Hourly

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 08/21/2026

Closing Date 9/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Exempt

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Supervises personnel in the repair and maintenance of rail track, including its supporting infrastructure, to help ensure a safe track structure for the public.

Recruitment Timelines: Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 14th, 2026. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 28th, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• 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


• Provides input on design and maintenance of track system for new rail projects to ensure compliance with operational needs and design standards


• Responds to emergency calls to ensure proper restoration of track following system failures


• Identifies equipment and materials needed to maintain track system; initiates requisitions for parts, material, equipment, and outside labor procurement necessary to perform designated maintenance


• Provides flagging assistance during revenue service periods to control local train movement


• Assists staff with repair and maintenance during revenue service periods


• Utilizes hand-held radios to effectively communicate with staff and direct equipment during revenue and non-revenue service periods


• 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

Minimum Qualifications

May be required to perform other related job duties

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear \"including but not limited\" to respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required


• Frequent exposure to energized overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, long-line freight and vehicular traffic


• Must have normal color vision


• Overtime, on call, weekend/holiday work required when necessary


• Valid California Class C Driver License


• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Essential Knowledge

• Theories, principles, practices, and procedures of repair and maintenance of rail track


• Materials and equipment used for track installation, repair and maintenance


• Inspection methods


• Standard safety operating procedures for entering and working on track systems


• Principles of supervision

Skill in

• Planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track functions


• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions


• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Ability to

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements


• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence


• Maintain records, logs, and files of activities


• Interact professionally