Asst Superintendent Mechanical - 90395303 - Los Angeles

About the role

Manages mechanical maintenance operations within an assigned operating area to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective inspection, servicing, and repair of passenger rail equipment. Leads first-line management teams and unionized employees, implements regulatory and safety requirements, and drives operational execution aligned with established standards, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor day-to-day mechanical maintenance and inspection activities to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity standards across assigned facilities or territories.
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable first-line supervisors and represented employees; manage workforce deployment, performance, and adherence to labor agreements and company policies.
• Implement and enforce applicable regulatory requirements, safety programs, and maintenance instructions; ensure corrective actions are taken to address deficiencies or incidents.
• Manage assigned operating budgets, schedules, materials, and contractor services; monitor costs, productivity, and asset utilization within established financial controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements; partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational initiatives, service delivery, and maintenance planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of passenger rail equipment, maintenance practices, inspection programs, and repair processes within a regulated transportation environment.
• Ability to lead supervisors and unionized workforces, apply labor agreements, and address performance, attendance, and conduct issues effectively and consistently.
• Knowledge of applicable safety programs and regulatory frameworks governing rail or transportation maintenance operations; ability to translate requirements into execution.
• Skill in planning, scheduling, budget monitoring, contractor oversight, and basic financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and apply sound judgment to resolve operational issues in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Pay

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
• Financial and Retirement
• Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Requisition ID

166795

Work Arrangement

06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%