Job Description
Salary range is $104K to $206K with a midpoint of $155K. Total compensation includes project-based premiums that reflect project complexity, political sensitivity, size, and strategic importance. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint of the base range, however, we may go 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 a 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. 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, directs oversight on contracted maintenance services for light rail vehicles (LRV) and maintenance of way departments and structures; reviews, comments, and approves standard maintenance procedures for rail and LRV maintenance; reviews, approves, and processes tooling, equipment, and vehicles for rail maintenance; develops, maintains, and oversees the maintenance contractor’s budget; oversees and approves maintenance training; conducts daily and weekly meetings with maintenance managers, superintendents, contracts and procurement, and various operational engineering interests; assists with development, review, oversight, and stock levels of material inventory; directs warranty management as outlined in the IGA; provides ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting services to the fleet and right-of-way maintenance crews; and provides overall technical support and expertise to Link Operations. 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 division 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. Reviews work orders, maintenance system reporting, and reviews quality of workmanship inspections; coordinates day-to-day work issues with maintenance contractors; assists in the implementation of contractual supplied spare parts for the LRT inventory; recommends min-max stocking levels. Serves as a member of the rules and procedures committee, provides input and assists in the development of rules, standard operating procedures, and standard maintenance procedures, including implementation and training. Conducts manufactures’ site visits, FAI’s, 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, staffing levels, equipment needs, 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, signals, SCADA, light rail vehicles, and traction power system. Meets with senior staff and reports all department