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 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.
Examples of Duties
Plans, organizes, and assigns repair and maintenance work of traction power systems and equipment
Investigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses traction power system and equipment problems
Conducts inspections of equipment and traction power distribution facilities
Reviews and approves 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
Provides input on design and maintenance of traction power systems for new rail projects to ensure compliance with operational needs and design standards
Responds to power distribution system emergencies and initiates repairs to ensure restoration of service
Identifies equipment and materials needed to maintain traction power system; initiates requisitions for parts, material, equipment, and outside labor procurement necessary to perform designated maintenance
Provides flagging assistance during revenue and non-revenue service periods to control local train movement
Assists staff with repair and maintenance during revenue and non-revenue service periods
Deploys, mounts, and operates high-rail departmental equipment during revenue and non-revenue service hours adjacent to train movement
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, which also includes 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
Supervises subordinate
Enforces safety regulations and instructs subordinates on the use of safety devices and procedures
Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures
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
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 traction power substations and overhead catenaries or contact rail systems
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid California Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time frame
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
Must 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 vision
Overtime, on call, weekend/holiday work required when necessary
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
Required to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Required to work at heights up to 125 feet
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 traction power distribution systems and components
Materials and equipment used for the installation, repair, and maintenance of traction power equipment and distribution systems
Standard safe operating procedures for working on main-line and wayside equipment
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, OSHA and other safety and environmental issues related to vehicle maintenance
Safe and proper use of tools and equipment
Principles of supervision
Skill 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 unit
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability 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 equipment
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Understand, interpret, and apply blueprints, schematics, and specifications
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Maintain records, logs, and files of activities
Work at heights up to 125 feet
Supervise subordinate
Travel to offsite locations
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
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Communicating through speech in a non-English language required
Feeling to perceive an object(s) size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in your skin
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
