Assistant Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way (OCS)

Salary: $104,587.00 - $156,881.00 Annually
Location : 2222 NW Eleven Mile Avenue, Gresham, OR
Job Type: Non-Union Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00033
Department: Maintenance (Union)
Division: Rail MOW Administration
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

The Assistant Manager, Rail Maintenance of Way (OCS) supervises staff and contractors responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of TriMet's light rail system maintenance-of-way plant and equipment. Functional areas of responsibility include traction substations, overhead electrification, wayside signals and communications, track and guideway structures.

This position is performed in-person five (5) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings. Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions.
Essential Functions

1. Supervise work assignments of Rail Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees. Allocate staff and materials to assure rail service is maintained and minimized interruption.
2. Implement, maintain and manage preventive maintenance programs. Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with program goals and ensure production standards are attained. Keep manager informed of work progress or problems. Provide direction and instruction to employees on maintenance activities. Use written instructions, blueprints, schematics, drawings and specifications, and tools.
3. Understand and comply with bargaining unit agreements including Hours of Service (HOS) requirements. Maintain good union, employee, and supervisor relations; resolve problems with employees. Administer progressive discipline through the effective application of Human Relations methods, practices and procedures.
4. Prepare and implement work schedules, programs and procedures. Prepare routine and special reports of work accomplished, and time and materials expended.
5. Coordinate MOW work programs with construction projects by TriMet or others occurring in or affecting the light rail right-of-way and train operations.
6. Responsible for proactively implementing new techniques and improvements to identify problems and find solutions that improve work performance and environment. Coordinate productivity improvement processes by encouraging employee creativity and involvement to find short and long term efficiencies.
7. Maintain a 24/7 readiness to respond to MOW light rail emergencies, such as vandalism, derailments, collisions, and MOW defects.
8. Coordinate with project managers, project designers, and engineering and construction teams to support light rail improvement and expansion projects.
9. Responsible for understanding, complying with, and enforcing all agency rules and procedures to ensure a safe environment for employees and customers.
10. Contract management including budgeting, cashflow analysis, approving submittals, monitoring, correcting, and approving contractor processes, work, and materials.
11. Responsible for self and department's continuous improvement. This includes teamwork with many TriMet departments, collaboration with other transit agencies, and education and professional association advancement.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma/G.E.D. is required.

A Bachelor's Degree in industrial mechanics, electrical, engineering or a related field is preferred.
Four (4) years of total credited experience.*

Three (3) years of experience as a technician/mechanic in a maintenance-of-way discipline, such as, track, railway electrification, signals, or rail facilities maintenance are required.

One (1) year of lead experience in a maintenance-of-way discipline is 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. To review our driving record standards, click here:
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".
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. A complete work history will be required for this purpose at the time of offer; any omitted work history will not be considered after hire. 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 Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 16, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range

Minimum: $104,587.00

Maximum: $156,881.00
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review and Supplemental Questions (an up-to-date resume is required)
2. Internal Work Record Review (if applicable)

3. Testing

4. Driving Record Check
5. Panel Interview
6. Professional Reference Check

7. Education Verification (if applicable)
8. Criminal Background Check

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.
Regular Full-Time or Limited Term Full-Time
Non-Union Employee Benefits
A regular full-time, non-union employee is an employee who works a minimum of 30 hours per week. A limited term, full-time employee must be hired for six or more months, have a predetermined ending date, and work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

2026 Medical Plan Options

• Regence Non-Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Non-Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,700 Individual/$3,400 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.

All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.

2026 Dental Plan Options

• Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
• Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.

Coverage Effective Date - Medical and dental insurance is effective first of the month following date of hire.

Waive Medical and Dental Coverage - TriMet non-union, exempt employees who waive their medical and dental coverage through TriMet and provide proof of coverage outside of TriMet, will receive $250 per month as taxable income.

Medical and Dental Rates - Non-union employees working 30+ hours/week pay 6% of the total monthly premium for medical and dental. Non-union employees working 20-29 hours/week pay 25% of the total monthly premium. The rates below reflect the employee's portion of the monthly premium for those working 30+ hours each week.

Rates effective January 1, 2026
Regence Non-Union 80/20 PPO
Employee: $ 58.92
Employee & Spouse: $ 123.72
Employee & Child(ren): $ 103.10
Employee & Family: $ 164.94

Regence Non-Union HSA
Employee: $ 51.22
Employee & Spouse: $ 107.56
Employee & Child(ren): $ 89.62
Employee & Family: $ 143.40

Non-Union HSA Employer Monthly Contribution
Employee: $ 62.50
Employee & Spouse: $125.00
Employee & Child(ren): $125.00
Employee & Family: $125.00

Kaiser Permanente EPO
Employee: $ 48.76
Employee & Spouse: $ 97.54
Employee & Child(ren): $ 87.78
Employee & Family: $ 146.30

Delta Dental of Oregon
Employee: $ 4.40
Employee & Spouse: $ 8.30
Employee & Child(ren): $ 8.36
Employee & Family: $ 12.52

Kaiser Dental
Employee: $ 4.40
Employee & Spouse: $ 8.32
Employee & Child(ren): $ 8.36
Employee & Family: $ 12.56

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.

Wellness Program
TriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include Flu shot clinics. Omada Healthy Lifestyle Support Program focused on the prevention and management of diabetes and hypertension. Sword, a digital physical therapy program to treat back, joint, and muscle pain from the comfort of your home for employees and dependents who are enrolled in a TriMet medical plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
• Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.

Childcare Reimbursement Account

• TriMet will contribute up to $150 to a Childcare Reimbursement Account every month for employees who contribute a minimum of $25 per paycheck into a Dependent Care FSA and are employed with TriMet for six continuous months or more. This contribution is for qualified childcare expenses incurred in the month contributed.

Long-Term Disability Insurance
Available to eligible, non-union employees working at least 20 hours/week, 90-day waiting period, pays 60% of the employee's salary to a maximum of $10,000/month.

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment.
Benefit Amount: 1x annual earnings, $150,000 max

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.

Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.
Hospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to