Salary $120,556.80 - $180,835.20 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet OPERATIONS
Opening Date 10/19/2026
Closing Date 11/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
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
Assists with the overall management of various aspects of Rail Wayside Systems areas of responsibility, including work crew management and preventive maintenance (PM) work management.
Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power is responsible for managing capital project support, Reg4 testing, and operational activities, such as preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors, represented by separate collective bargaining agreements, to ensure optimal system-wide asset performance and substation reliability across infrastructure components, such as station lighting systems, tunnel lighting and ventilation equipment, cross packages, power distribution, overhead catenary system (OCS) and contact wires.
Recruitment Timeline
Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 9, 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
Manages wayside systems work crew activities
Distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work
Assists with developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance
Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
Maintains records of PM work
Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required
Maintains training program for staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
Assists in the administration of various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services
Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
Meets with others to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures
Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates
Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors
May be required to perform other related job duties
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, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro/jobs/5520977/senior-manager-wayside-systems-traction-power
