Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Supervises personnel in the repair and maintenance of rail track, including its supporting infrastructure, to help ensure a safe track structure for the public.
Examples of Duties
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
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers
Minimum Qualifications
A 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 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 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
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
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge 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 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 in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
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 to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
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
Special Conditions
The 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 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
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, etc.)
