Rail Track Supervisor

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
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
Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and procedures of repair and maintenance of rail track
Knowledge of materials and equipment used for track installation, repair and maintenance
Knowledge of inspection methods
Knowledge of standard safety operating procedures for entering and working on track systems
Knowledge of principles of supervision
Skill in planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track functions
Skill in analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Ability to maintain records, logs, and files of activities
Ability to interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives
Ability to supervise subordinates
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Responsibilities

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