Manager - Light Rail Systems Maintenance

Salary range is $100k to $200k, with a midpoint of $145k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Under general direction, the Manager - Light Rail Maintenance directs and coordinates all of vehicle maintenance, ROW maintenance and maintenance record keeping functions for the Tacoma Link Light Rail System; oversees the maintenance operating and capital budgets for Tacoma Link; reviews and approves standard maintenance procedures for the rail maintenance system; reviews and processes tooling, equipment and vehicles for rail maintenance; analyzes the maintenance cost and operations procedures to identify improvements and/or deficiencies that may exist and works with maintenance supervision to mitigate them through planning and ensuring the property is properly equipped with the tools, training and resources necessary; conducts daily and weekly meetings with the maintenance department; develops, reviews and oversight of material inventory and warranty management structure; coordinates services and operations with multiple departments and local jurisdictions to accomplish objectives; assists the division/department by meeting departmental and Agency goals and objectives; and assists the Operations Manager on any and all matters as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the department and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary. 
• Provides input and assists in the development of standard maintenance & operating procedures, including implementation; conducts site visits and field reviews to determine problems and maintenance needs with equipment and assets, including future modifications to the rail fleet and systems.
• Meets with contractors to work out issues on repair methods and coordinates the maintenance schedule to meet the needs of the rail system; and assists with the development plan for and oversees the asset management of shop equipment, maintenance of way equipment, light rail trains, and traction power.
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