Rail Transportation Shift Leader - Crew Scheduling & Safety

CapMetro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CapMetro in Austin is seeking a Transportation Shift Supervisor to lead Engineers and Conductors on assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with CapMetro rules and FRA hours-of-service requirements. The role focuses on crew-calling during peak windows and floor supervision during other times, with cross-training to maintain proficiency in both areas.

Ideal candidates bring eight years of railroad or rail transit crew operations experience, supervisory or crew-dispatch background, and strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of railroad or rail transit T&E crew operations and hours-of-service regulations (49 CFR Part 228).
• Experience with crew-calling and crew-board management practices including marking crews up/down and managing the extra board.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee floor supervision for Engineers and Conductors on assigned shift.
• Manage crew-calling during peak crew-change windows and maintain accurate crew boards.
• Coach, monitor performance, and address attendance or conduct concerns while ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Rail operations knowledge

Hours-of-service compliance

Leadership

Crew scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Crew-calling software

Scheduling software

Job description

CapMetro in Austin is seeking a Transportation Shift Supervisor to lead Engineers and Conductors on assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with CapMetro rules and FRA hours-of-service requirements. The role focuses on crew-calling during peak windows and floor supervision during other times, with cross-training to maintain proficiency in both areas.

Ideal candidates bring eight years of railroad or rail transit crew operations experience, supervisory or crew-dispatch background, and strong