Manager - Vehicle Maintenance

Salary and Compensation

Salary range is $104K to $206K with a midpoint of $155K. Total compensation includes project-based premiums that reflect project complexity, political sensitivity, size, and strategic importance. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint of the base range, however, we may go higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

• Health benefits:
  
  two medical plan choices, dental and vision plans at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans: 401(a) – 10% employee contribution with 12% match by Sound Transit; 457(b) – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: 25 days annually with increases at four, eight, and twelve years of service; additional days for director level and up; 12 paid holidays and up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: all full-time employees receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity; work‑life balance; professional development; recognition.

Under general direction, directs oversight on contracted maintenance services for light rail vehicles (LRV) and maintenance of way departments and structures; reviews, comments, and approves standard maintenance procedures for rail and LRV maintenance; reviews, approves, and processes tooling, equipment, and vehicles for rail maintenance; develops, maintains, and oversees the maintenance contractor's budget; oversees and approves maintenance training; conducts daily and weekly meetings with maintenance managers, superintendents, contracts and procurement, and various operational engineering interests;

assists with development, review, oversight, and stock levels of material inventory; directs warranty management as outlined in the IGA; provides ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting services to the fleet and right‑of‑way maintenance crews; and provides overall technical support and expertise to Link Operations.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages workflow and prioritization of projects and measures performance of the division and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate.
• Reviews work orders, maintenance system reporting, and quality of workmanship inspections; coordinates day‑to‑day work issues with maintenance contractors; assists in the implementation of contractual supplied spare parts for the LRT inventory; recommends min‑max stocking levels.
• Serves as member of the rules and procedures committee, provides input and assists in the development of rules, standard operating procedures, and standard maintenance procedures, including implementation and training.
• Conducts manufacturers' site visits, FAI’s, and field reviews to determine problems and maintenance needs with equipment and assets, including future modifications to the rail fleet and systems.
• Meets with contractors to work out issues on repair methods, staffing levels, equipment needs, and coordinates the maintenance schedule to meet the needs of the rail system; assists with the development plan for and oversees the asset management of shop equipment, maintenance of way equipment, signals, SCADA, light rail vehicles, and traction power system.
• Reports to senior staff and provides department information as requested; reviews reports and invoices from contractors and vendors and…