Rail Operations Manager, Streetcar

Job Description Rail Operations Manager – Streetcar This position title and salary range are pending final Board approval in June 2026

Under minimal guidance, manages contractor performance for the OC Streetcar fleet and critical wayside systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient daily revenue service. Reporting within the Rail Operations Department, this role oversees fleet and infrastructure availability, maintenance compliance, service reliability, and coordination across operations, safety, and contractor teams.

This is an exempt position in salary grade 245:
Min – $ | Mid – $ | Max – $/annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll DoManage contractor maintenance performance for streetcar vehicles and wayside systems

Monitor fleet availability, service reliability, and maintenance compliance metrics

Review maintenance records, inspections, certifications, and safety documentation

Support preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with FTA, OSHA, and CPUC requirements

Lead analysis of recurring equipment issues and support root-cause investigations

Coordinate daily with Operations Control, Safety, engineering, and contractor teams

Support vehicle acceptance testing, commissioning, and transition to revenue service

Track budgets, inventory, vendor performance, and lifecycle asset management strategies

Prepare reports and presentations on system performance, delays, and operational trends

What We’re Looking For Strong technical expertise in rail vehicle systems, infrastructure maintenance, and transit operations

Knowledge of FTA regulations and rail maintenance compliance requirements

Ability to analyze operational data and drive performance improvements

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Experience managing contractor performance and complex maintenance operations

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field

Minimum 7 years of experience in rail transit vehicle and/or wayside systems maintenance oversight

Knowledge of FTA 49 CFR requirements requiredCPUC experience strongly preferred

Why You’ll Love It Here Play a key role in launching and supporting the OC Streetcar system

Work on innovative transportation infrastructure that impacts the community

Collaborate with skilled professionals across rail operations, engineering, and safety

Opportunity to shape maintenance performance, reliability, and long-term asset management strategies

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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