Senior Rail Vehicle Maintenance Manager

SoundTransit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SoundTransit in Seattle is seeking a Maintenance Operations Manager to oversee contracted maintenance services for light rail vehicles and associated maintenance departments. You will be responsible for directing oversight, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience in managing transit maintenance operations, and effective leadership skills. Sound Transit offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in managing and supervising maintenance operations.
• Experience in a transit/transportation-related environment.
• Three years in leadership, budgetary planning, and workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight on contracted maintenance services for light rail vehicles.
• Manage maintenance training and conduct meetings with managers.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to maintenance crews.
• Review and approve maintenance procedures and contractor budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Operational characteristics of rail transit

Contract management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

SoundTransit in Seattle is seeking a Maintenance Operations Manager to oversee contracted maintenance services for light rail vehicles and associated maintenance departments. You will be responsible for directing oversight, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience in managing transit maintenance operations, and effective leadership skills. Sound Transit offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.