Salary: $66,314.00 - $103,309.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 9736-MTA-SMOW-06/26-wj
Department: Maryland Transit Administration
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Supervisor, Maintenance Of Way-Light Rail (9736)
Supervisor, Light Rail Track Maintenance

CAREER SERVICE

Applications accepted online only

Open to all qualified applicants

**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?
The Supervisor, Light Rail Track Maintenance is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising repair persons involved in the inspection and maintenance of rail and its components; inspects completed repair work to ensure that rail is safe for travel; maintains records of inspection; tracks and analyzes time, materials and general expenses of projects; directly supervises rail change out, crosstie replacement, track lining and surfacing, ballast cleaning, and other major track maintenance operations. The incumbent also advises the Superintendent, Maintenance of Way of needed equipment, tools and materials for day-to-day activities; operates track maintenance equipment, aids in the review of external repair and maintenance contracts, supervises the contracted personnel, and performs other related duties. The incumbent is required to supervise personnel and delegate repairs to meet Federal, state of Maryland and MTA standards. Employees in this class directly supervise "A" and "B" Repairmen.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certification
Experience: Three (3) years of experience repairing, installing, inspecting, and cleaning rail and related facilities.

SUBSTITUTION INFORMATION:
1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year
basis for the required education.

2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a
rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four
years of the required non-supervisory experience.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position (and the duties of that position) that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Employee may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to
maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back
requirements.

2. Employee will be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

3. Employee may be exposed to a variety of hazards, requiring the wearing of
protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and Personal Protective
Equipment.

4. Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be
required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential
Employee" status.

5. Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under Federal
and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to
employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on the application
is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of
eligibles, withdraw of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.

6. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and
substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-
Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal
Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of
Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs
Licenses & Certifications

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Additional Information
Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establish departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
To Apply:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Please include your driving record or your application will be denied. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

NOTE:
Applicants must submit a CURRENT copy of their Complete Driving Record (NOT more than 30 days old), (NOT the 36 months driving record) available from MVA with their application to be considered for this position.
Note:
Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), .Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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Issue Date: 6/16/26
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Have you uploaded your complete driving record to your application. "If you have not submitted your driving record, your application will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position"

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