Rail Transportation Lead — Standards & Compliance

CapMetro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CapMetro seeks a Supervisor, Rail Transportation to standardize supervision across four shift supervisors, audit hours-of-service compliance, and oversee crew qualification and safety programs. This role serves as an escalation point and deputy for the Manager of Transportation as needed, ensuring consistent, safe operations across rail T&E functions.

The candidate will bring 8+ years in rail T&E crew operations, must be Rules Qualified, and hold Engineer/Conductor certifications with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in railroad or rail transit T&E crew operations, including direct floor supervision or crew-calling experience. Must be Rules Qualified and have been a certified Engineer and Conductor and must be DSLE qualified.
• Two (2) years of lead, supervisory, or standards-development experience, including experience developing or enforcing operating standards, hours-of-service compliance practices, or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Standardize practice across the four Transportation Shift Supervisors.
• Audit hours-of-service compliance (49 CFR Part 228) across all shifts.
• Oversee operational testing and crew qualification compliance; ensure consistent, safe floor supervision and crew-calling systemwide.
• Escalation point for peer coverage; deputize for the Manager of Transportation as needed.

Skills

Rail operations

Leadership

Compliance programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Business Admin

Job description

CapMetro seeks a Supervisor, Rail Transportation to standardize supervision across four shift supervisors, audit hours-of-service compliance, and oversee crew qualification and safety programs. This role serves as an escalation point and deputy for the Manager of Transportation as needed, ensuring consistent, safe operations across rail T&E functions.

The candidate will bring 8+ years in rail T&E crew operations, must be Rules Qualified, and hold Engineer/Conductor certifications with