Director, Light Rail Maintenance

Company: Sacramento Regional Transit District
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

The Director, Light Rail Maintenance will be responsible for all light rail vehicle and wayside -maintenance in support of light rail operations. -This includes the maintenance of all light rail vehicles, light rail specific support vehicles, all track, track switches and related appliances, the light rail signal system, all highway grade crossing equipment, all traction power substations and the overhead contact system distributing power over the entire light rail system. The Director, Light Rail Maintenance is responsible for the development of all maintenance processes and procedures necessary to support the maintenance of all vehicles and equipment in a clean, safe and reliable manner. -This position will manage maintenance staff, including staff training, in accordance with all applicable collective bargaining agreements and State oversight by CalOSHA and the CPUC, delegating shift work assignments, resolving labor relations issues, administering collective bargaining agreements, resolving work performance, attendance, and other conduct issues of staff. -Other duties include participating on committees and assisting during emergency situations.

Responsible for the maintenance of all light rail vehicles and wayside equipment to achieve the goals of a safe, clean and reliable public transit system for the Sacramento Region by developing and implementing maintenance service goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work plans.

Oversees light rail vehicle/Wayside equipment maintenance by working with employees to identify mechanical problems, coordinating maintenance and repair, formulating light rail vehicle repair and modification campaigns, planning maintenance schedules, coordinating the selection and purchasing of staging parts for vehicle campaigns, analyzing department performance data and implementing methods of increasing efficiency and reducing costs, and developing policies and procedures, which are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Participates in the development of specifications for new light rail procurements, involving both revenue and non-revenue vehicles and equipment. - Manages technical elements of the procurement.

Assures that the provisions of all labor agreements are applied consistently both within the Light Rail division and SacRT generally. Mediates highly conflicting and unexpected problems by meeting with Labor representatives, interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, evaluating recommended resolutions, resolving personnel conflicts, negotiating agreements with vendors.

Performs administrative duties by developing and managing annual budgets -planning overtime work based on the needs of the service and the operating budget, analyzing current and past expenditures to develop the departmental budget, formulating and monitoring capital projects and grants, approving departmental purchases, reviewing shift operation reports to determine the work performance of employees, supervises staff, assuring an effective light rail vehicle/Wayside equipment maintenance program, by establishing performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching and counseling for performance improvement and development., assures that an effective training program is in place to train all Maintenance personnel, managing contracts, and researching new technologies and programs and developing and presenting written and oral reports and analyses on a wide variety of complex maintenance service issues to a wide variety of audiences. Travels to represent the District's interest in light rail maintenance related matters. -Performs other related duties as assigned.


A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.

Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
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Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, in a light rail vehicle, road signal or track maintenance environment, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Certification & Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license. -

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement. -


The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications and job announcements are available through our website at www.sacrt.com. -
Completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online no later than Monday, February 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298. -


SacRT has a stand-alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS. -
SacRT is an Equal Opportunity EOE Employer - Minorities/Women/DisabledNeterans. -
This position falls under Management and Confidential Employee Group (MCEG).




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