Manager, Maintenance - Rail

Description

SALARY

$110,872.59

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages and implements required rail fleet maintenance to provide reliable service. Oversees and monitors programs and objectives to ensure rail cars are properly repaired, maintained, and serviced.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and supervises work procedures and methods used by assigned personnel to repair, service, and maintain Authority train cars.
• Assigns work and assures appropriate training in work procedures. Reviews completed work for conformance to stipulated programs and procedures.
• Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff for compliance with programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives. Identifies performance deviations and determines appropriate course of action to correct problem areas.
• Implements CTA procedures for proper transport, storage, and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and hazardous waste within maintenance facilities.
• Responds to inquiries from regulatory personnel related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste management.
• Evaluates cause of repair failures and implements improvements.
• Assists the senior management team in the development and administration of the Rail Maintenance Department's programs, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Supervises the activity of the TOPS (Transit Operations Planning System), MMIS, Prima View security camera system, and PC / laptops used to diagnose transmission, engine, and other railcar-related defects.
• Coordinates assigned areas' job picks, work schedules, and transition of work between shifts.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval. Recommends new hires and changes in personnel status such as promotions, transfers, discharges, salary adjustments, etc. to senior management.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs :

Job Title

CHALLENGES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Additional Details Employees and / or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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Primary Location

: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job

: Rail Maintenance

Job Posting

: Nov 21, 2025, 5 : 35 : 55 PM

Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)