Rail Track Supervisor

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

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  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• 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

May be required to perform other related job duties.

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:

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 with various levels of…