RAIL TRACTION SUPERVISOR

Supervises personnel in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of traction power substations, power contact systems, tunnel ventilation systems, and tunnel lighting systems to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and safety of rail transit.Recruitment Timelines: Written exam is projected to be scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.Plans, organizes, and assigns repair and maintenance work of traction power systems and equipmentInvestigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses traction power system and equipment problemsConducts inspections of equipment and traction power distribution facilitiesReviews and approves inspection reportsDevelops and administers preventive maintenance program; maintains tracking system of all repairs and maintenance work performed, inspections, and equipment and system performanceDevelops and administers staff training programsProvides input on design and maintenance of traction power systems for new rail projects to ensure compliance with operational needs and design standardsResponds to power distribution system emergencies and initiates repairs to ensure restoration of serviceIdentifies equipment and materials needed to maintain traction power system; initiates requisitions for parts, material, equipment, and outside labor procurement necessary to perform designated maintenanceProvides flagging assistance during revenue and non-revenue service periods to control local train movementAssists staff with repair and maintenance during revenue and non-revenue service periodsDeploys, mounts, and operates high-rail departmental equipment during revenue and non-revenue service hours adjacent to train movementUtilizes hand-held radios to effectively communicate with staff and direct equipment during revenue and non-revenue service periodsOversees and implements repairs to equipment and materials, which also includes external vendors and/or other parties who make repairs to revenue and non-revenue service equipmentProvides hands-on training to employees utilizing live equipment which supports revenue and non-revenue service periodsSupervises subordinateEnforces safety regulations and instructs subordinates on the use of safety devices and proceduresAccounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and proceduresContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outMay be required to perform other related job dutiesA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:Education* Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade schoolExperience* Three years of relevant experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of traction power substations and overhead catenaries or contact rail systemsCertifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsValid California Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time frameMust 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 requiredMust comply with and ensures assigned staff comply with all regulatory policies federal, state, and local agencies, such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), AQMD (Air Quality Management District), FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission)Must have normal color visionOvertime, on call, weekend/holiday work required when necessaryPositions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulationsRequired to move objects weighing up to 50 poundsRequired to work at heights up to 125 feetKnowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)Theories, principles, practices, and procedures of repair and maintenance of rail traction power distribution systems and componentsMaterials and equipment used for the installation, repair, and maintenance of traction power equipment and distribution systemsStandard safe operating procedures for working on main-line and wayside equipmentApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, OSHA and other safety and environmental issues related to vehicle maintenanceSafe and proper use of tools and equipmentPrinciples of supervisionSkill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Planning, organizing, and monitoring work of a traction power systems and equipment maintenance work unitAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutionsInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesCommunicating effectively orally and in writingAbility to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Oversee, plan, and direct the work of others in the inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of rail traction power equipmentUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsUnderstand, interpret, and apply blueprints, schematics, and specificationsPrepare comprehensive reports and correspondenceMaintain records, logs, and files of activitiesWork at heights up to 125 feetSupervise subordinateTravel to offsite locationsRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working Conditions* Typical office situation* Close exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumCommunicating through speech in the English language requiredCommunicating through speech in a non-English language requiredFeeling to perceive an object(s) size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in your skinGood distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distancesColor recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)(ASB)