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About the Role

The Rail Mechanical Supervisor reports to the Manager, Vehicle Maintenance, providing day-to-day leadership and technical oversight for CapMetro’s in-house mechanical workforce supporting DMU passenger equipment. This role ensures that all inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, cleaning, and yard movement activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with FRA regulations and CapMetro’s standards. The Supervisor is crucial for on-the-job training, competency verification, personnel designation, emergency drills, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of DMU Fleet Technicians, Mechanical Laborers, and other assigned mechanical personnel.
• Conduct and document on-the-job training, practical evaluations, and competency verification for mechanical employees.
• Ensure all inspections, air brake tests, and maintenance activities are performed by properly designated qualified persons and documented.
• Oversee troubleshooting and complex repairs, serving as a technical resource.
• Review inspection reports, defect trends, and repair quality; initiate corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Oversee proper use of the EAM (Hexagon) system and LMS for training records, designations, and work documentation.
• Coordinate with Safety & Training, Operations, and other departments on scheduling, resource needs, and compliance reporting.
• Enforce CapMetro Blue Flag Protection, Roadway Worker Protection, GCOR, North Operations Physical Characteristics, and all applicable safety rules.
• Participate in and support Internal First Responder Training (IFRT) elements and emergency preparedness drills.
• Ensure tools, equipment, materials, and facilities are properly maintained and used safely.
• Promote a strong safety culture and hold personnel accountable for safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Direct and manage department personnel by planning, scheduling, delegating, and overseeing employee work assignments.
• Authorize, coordinate, and schedule work with vendors and consultants.
• Conduct personnel actions, including hiring, interviewing, training, work assignments, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in railroad mechanical maintenance, preferably with passenger equipment or locomotives.
• At least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity (or equivalent demonstrated leadership).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain all core designations under CapMetro’s Mechanical Training, Qualification, and Designation Program.
• Strong working knowledge of FRA Motive Power & Equipment regulations (Parts 229, 238, etc.), Blue Flag Protection, Roadway Worker Protection, and passenger equipment inspection/maintenance standards.
• Experience with formal training, qualification, and designation programs preferred.
• Strong computer skills for EAM, LMS, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to train, coach, and hold others accountable.
• In-depth knowledge of DMU or passenger rail mechanical systems, inspection criteria, and repair practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply FRA regulations, CapMetro rules, and technical procedures.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Ability to evaluate employee competency and make sound designation recommendations.
• Skill in diagnosing complex mechanical issues and directing corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.
• Must comply with all CapMetro and FRA personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
• Ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day.
• Ability to function in an environment with constant interruptions.
• May require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Incumbent is required to participate in the Employer’s testing program for prohibited substances.

Skills

• Leadership
• Technical oversight
• Compliance assurance
• Mechanical maintenance
• DMU passenger equipment
• FRA regulations
• Mechanical Safety Rulebook
• Mechanical Training, Qualification, and Designation Program
• On-the-job training (OJT)
• Competency verification
• Formal designation of qualified personnel
• Internal First Responder Training (IFRT)
• Emergency drills
• Continuous improvement
• Troubleshooting
• Repair
• Cleaning
• Yard movement
• EAM (Hexagon) system
• LMS
• Safety & Training coordination
• Operations coordination
• Blue Flag Protection
• Roadway Worker Protection
• GCOR
• North Operations Physical Characteristics
• Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Welding
• Air brake
• Specialized technical certifications
• Formal leadership or supervisory training
• Microsoft Office applications
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Coaching
• Performance management
• Diagnosing complex mechanical issues
• Managing multiple priorities

Location

• CapMetro North Operations

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Supervisor
• Lead

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical degree preferred
• Apprenticeship completion preferred

About the Company

• CapMetro is the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Equal Opportunity

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.