Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
RAIL TRACK SUPERVISOR
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Supervises personnel in the repair and maintenance of rail track, including its supporting infrastructure, to help ensure a safe track structure for the public.
Recruitment Timeline:
Written Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of
February 2, 2026 . Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
February 16, 2026 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
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
Qualifications Education:
Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school
Experience:
Three years of relevant experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements:
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear including respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD) 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
Knowledge:
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
Skill:
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
Ability:
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 employees and outside representatives
Supervise subordinates
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Standing
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals)
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
Exposure to hostile and armed criminal suspects
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.)
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour‑a‑day on-call assignments
All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity.
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Recruitment Timeline:
Written Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of
February 2, 2026 . Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
February 16, 2026 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
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
Qualifications Education:
Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school
Experience:
Three years of relevant experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of rail track facilities and equipment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements:
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear including respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD) 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
Knowledge:
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
Skill:
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
Ability:
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 employees and outside representatives
Supervise subordinates
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Standing
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals)
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
Exposure to hostile and armed criminal suspects
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.)
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour‑a‑day on-call assignments
All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity.
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