Manager, Rail Operations
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Manager, Rail Operations
Salary
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Location
Beaverton, OR
Job Type
Non-Union Regular Full-Time
Job Number
25-00146
Department
Transportation (Non Union)
Division
Rail Transportation
Opening Date
11/21/2025
Closing Date
12/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Description
The Manager of Rail Operations is responsible for managing light rail transportation personnel and operations. They provide recognition, supervision, standard operating procedures, hiring, training and certifications for light rail operators and other rail staff. They work to investigate safety violations. They lead continuous improvement efforts related to light rail operations. This position manages daily activities for all light rail transportation service to ensure safe, secure and reliable service.
This position requires a minimum of four (4) days in-person.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings.
Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top "Transportation and Logistics" employer in the state.
Essential Functions
Supervise staff performance and oversee workforce planning to ensure goals and objectives are achieved within budgetary constraints. Responsible for performance management of employee and labor relations issues, including training and development, corrective actions, work improvement plans, disciplinary action, investigations, hearings, and counseling sessions.
Manage the overall operation of light rail service. Maintain accountability for employee safety performance and rail rule compliance. Determine outcome of rule violations and training referrals. Respond to unexpected incidents and provide support for rail operators and other staff.
Responsible for the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of Rail Transportation budget, policies, plans, rules, procedures, instructions, and business processes in support of the agency's goals. Oversee the annual review of budget, plans, rules, procedures, and instructions to ensure compliance with all applicable, federal, state, local, regulations and TriMet policies.
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement operational plans for rail construction projects, civil and tactical emergencies, and other situations affecting rail operations. Coordinate with police, fire, city and other stakeholders as needed. Supervise and provide direction to staff during the investigation of accidents and/or emergency events to minimize recurrence. Prepare written briefs, incident reports, correspondence, procedures, and instructions.
Supervise the analysis of rail operations and monitor system performance to identify and resolve problems while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Interact with various departments and outside agencies to deliver safe and dependable service. Facilitate and participate in meetings and process improvement teams as required.
Oversee rail service for seasonal and special events including the development of staffing and equipment requirements based on statistical analysis. Manage emergency events, inclement weather events, special events, and service disruptions. Serve as an Incident Commander when required.
Position Requirements
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Transportation/Urban Planning, Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations is preferred.
Six (6) years of total credited experience.*
Five (5) years of progressively responsible role in transportation, transit operations, and/or rail
operations including managing union employees in a twenty-four hour, seven day a
week operation are required.
Two (2) years of lead or project management or staff management are required.
Possession of current/valid Class "C" license issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record
check meeting TriMet driving record standards is required.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.*
The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".
Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.
Salary Range
Minimum: $120,556.00
Maximum: $180,835.00
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
Panel Interviews
Reference Check
Secondary Education Verification
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work. If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.
