SENIOR RAIL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR (TRACK)

Metro Rail Training Specialist

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

To provide training in the maintenance and repair of track work and oversee the activities of the equipment maintenance instruction function in rail operations, by determining training needs, developing effective training programs, and organizing training schedules to assist in achieving the reliability and safety goals that impact the quality of service provided to Metro customers. Recruitment timelines: exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026, interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026, and performance testing is projected to be scheduled for the week of August 3, 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 and coordinates training classes
• Conducts training classes on track rail vehicles, shop equipment, Wayside equipment, and Metro's computer systems, as required
• Develops, implements, and maintains training schedules
• Ensures all training provided is documented on employees' personnel records
• Confers with management to determine training needs assessment for equipment maintenance personnel
• Reviews, updates, and distributes training manuals, new manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, maintenance manuals, operating manuals, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), as required
• Oversees the development of new training programs to ensure technological changes are incorporated into curriculum
• Ensures mandated programs such as EPA and AQMD, or FRA and CPUC are implemented and employee training, certifications, or yearly permits are up-to-date in the employee training records
• Attends out-of-the-area meetings as Metro's representative
• Stays current on new and evolving equipment and procedures and ensures subordinate staff is properly trained
• Testifies as expert technical witness at selected trials and hearings
• Reviews and directs Equipment Manufacturer Training Programs or vendor provided training for use at divisions
• Supervises subordinate staff
• Administers time keeping in the system
• Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and procedures

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:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
• Five years of relevant experience developing and conducting training in rail track facilities and equipment maintenance

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements:

• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Must be able to obtain a Class A Driver License
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• 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

Important Notice for Applicants: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has implemented new rules affecting non-U.S. citizen/permanent resident Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Commercial License Permit (CPL) applicants. Only applicants with a valid U.S. work visa (such as H-2A, H-2B, or E-2) and an unexpired foreign passport with an I-94/I-94A record are eligible for a non-domiciled CDL or CPL. For more information on the FMCSA rule, please visit their website at: FMCSA Rule on Non-Domiciled CDLs and CLPs

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, and practices of equipment maintenance, wayside track systems, technical training, and planning
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing wayside track systems
• Safety procedures
• Wayside track systems inspection, and configuration audit inspections
• Principles of supervision

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things):

• Planning financial and staffing needs
• Compiling and analyzing complex data utilizing available hardware and software tools
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result):

• Plan, organize, and administer equipment maintenance training programs
• Obtain a California Class A Driver License
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Travel to offsite locations
• Supervise subordinate staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions:

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• 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
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions:

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• 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.)
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
• Local Travel

Physical Effort Required:

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Using equipment requiring high hand and finger dexterity
• Driving and/or operating heavy equipment
• Operating foot pedals
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)

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

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