Transportation Line Supervisor

Competitive Benefits Package PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.)

About the Organization Purple Line Transit Operators (PLTO) is a member of a private consortium (Purple Line Transit Partners) which holds a Public-Private Partnership (P3) contract with the Maryland Department of Transportation/Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT/MTA) for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of the Purple Line, a new 16 mile/21 station light rail transit line located in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland ().

PLTO's role in the Project is for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Purple Line for a 30-year O&M Period after the service opens to the public, currently scheduled for winter 2027. Prior to this opening, PLTO is responsible for participating in system design, testing, and service start-up activities; conducting certain facilities and equipment maintenance scopes; and building the organization which will perform the O&M Period activities.

PLTO is a limited liability company comprised of two members Alternate Concepts Inc. (ACI) and CAF USA, Inc. (CAF). ACI is an industry leader in mass transit operations and maintenance and is the O&M provider for the only two Design-Build-Operate-and-Maintain (DBOM)/Design-Build-Finance-Operate-and-Maintain (DBFOM) transit projects in the U.S:
Tren Urbano in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Eagle P3 in Denver, Colorado. CAF USA, Inc. (a division of the international Spanish railway manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) designs, manufactures, maintains, and supplies equipment and components for railway systems and is a certified rail maintenance organization with a presence on five continents.

Salary Range: $71,000 - $81,000

Benefit Package: PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.)

General Description:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Operations, the Transportation Line Supervisor is an important member of the PLTO management and supervisory team. During the pre-revenue period of the project (Construction phase), the Transportation Line Supervisor will support testing and commissioning activities including the supervision and/or operation of test trains under the direction of the Rail and Test Directors.

Line Supervisors will also participate in the preparation of operating rules, procedures, and other special operating instructions for operating personnel.

Once the Purple Line is commissioned for revenue service, Transportation Line Supervisors’ primary responsibilities shall be monitoring transit operations, LRV operators, and the overall safe delivery of reliable Purple Line customer service. Line Supervisors shall also respond to accidents, investigate and document incidents, and issue directives and/or discipline to employees under their supervision.

Transportation Line Supervisors shall be trained to assist with the operation of safe and efficient light rail train service connecting Bethesda to New Carrollton Stations. Additional responsibilities include interacting with the public in a professional manner, addressing general service impacts as it relates to accidents, detours, mechanical issues, and monitoring the daily performance of LRV operators. This position thoroughly and effectively uses various transit software, technology, tools, and similar methods.

The Transportation Line Supervisor also serves as a Company ambassador to the public while providing the highest quality of customer service and addressing concerns related to PLTO services. Other…