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Supervisor Signals

Salary

$86,632.00 - $140,608.00 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00438

Division

Metro Transit

Department

Signals - Mpls RSF

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

1/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transitis the largest provider of transit service in the seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest transit systems. They operate bus and rail service essential to the region's mobility, and provide resources for carpooling, vanpooling, and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get to where they're going, makes a dent in the region's ever-growing congestion, and promotes a cleaner environment.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Supervisor Signals is responsible for management of the preventative maintenance program by writing procedures, generating preventative maintenance cycles, and ensuring timely completion and record keeping. This position will prioritize maintenance tasks, respond to, and resolve signal systems problems, providing direction for department forepersons and technicians, and coordinating with internal departments and external agencies.

The Supervisor will also set stock levels and reorder points for Signal equipment spares and coordinate repair of core units with manufacturers and repair agencies. Additionally, the Signal Supervisor will support the department manager by specifying plans for equipment upgrades or replacement, providing field supervision, monitoring and quality control of maintenance inspections, and development/execution of training plans.

What you would do in this job

Supervisory:

+ Provides work direction to Signal Technicians and develops and monitors Technician work.

+ Directs technicians and external resources to quickly return systems to normal operation during system failures or unusual operations.

+ Prioritizes and assigns maintenance and repairs of signal systems components.

+ Ensures compliance with systems maintenance procedures and quality of completed work.

Project Management:

+ Analyzes system's performance.

+ Recommends modifications/upgrades and coordinates with manufacturers and integrators on systems maintained by Metro Transit.

+ Manages System's Maintenance tasks and prepares maintenance procedures.

+ Ensures preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.

+ Maintains accurate historical data of completed preventative maintenance tasks.

+ Monitors compliance with industry standards and recommended practices.

+ Analyzes system's reliability and recommends improvements based on reliability data.

+ Participation in special projects is required.

Administrative:

+ Prepares concise reports, compiles information, maintains procedural reference materials, training records, and other required documentation.

+ Documents non-compliance of rules, procedures, and policies when required.

+ Maintains valid certifications and drivers' licenses.

+ Manages spare Inventory and Repairs: Monitors equipment failure rates and develops preventative maintenance procedures and cycles. Sets up spare equipment stock levels, reorder points, and coordinate repairs of core units.

+ Payroll reconciliation, recognition time reporting, PARS, FMLA requests, time off requests, and other duties as needed.

Quality Control:

+ Ensures compliance with systems maintenance procedures and quality of completed work.

+ Audits quality of purchased and repaired department spares.

+ Tracks, analyzes, and resolves repetitive failures.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of related education and/or experience railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution.

•High school diploma or GED andeight (8) years in railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field.

• Associate's degree in electronic engineering technology or related fieldand six (6) years of related experience such as railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field.

•Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering technology or related field andfour (4) years of related experience such as railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field.

Metropolitan Council Employees Only:Successful completion of any one of the following four Metropolitan Council Leadership/Supervisory training programs will substitute for lead/supervisory experience. You must attach your certificate(s) as proof of completion of the program to you application. Only completion of one of the four programs listed below will substitute credit (6-months or 1 year) for lead/supervisory experience.

Metropolitan Council's Program Counts for:

Project Management Leadership Academy12 months of lead/supervisory experience

Project Management Development Program- 12-month session12 months of lead/supervisory experience

Project Management Development Program-6-month session6 months of lead/supervisory experience

Four Learning Institute Certificates-

You must obtain all four certificates listed below to receive credit

+ Leading Self-Personal Effectiveness Certificate

+ Leading Self-Communication Certificate

+ Leading Self-Business Skills Certificate

+ Leading Others-Preparing for Supv. Certificate

Licensure Requirement:

+ Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

+ Ability to obtain a Class A CDL Driver's License and ability to meet ongoing DOT physical requirements.

+ Ability to pass physical examinations, Rail Operations Rule Book, and physical agility examinations.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union: TMSA/Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes. Subject to random NON-DOT drug tests.

Work Environment: Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but will require occasional outdoor work with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. This position has exposure to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, vibration and occasional loud noise. This position will be reachable by phone and may have a variable shift.

Physical Environment: Must be able to climb a ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, reach with hands/arms frequently below chest and overhead and lift up to 80 pounds.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. Minimum qualification review

2. Education and experience review

3. Structured panel interview

4. Selection interview

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you arenew to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you arealready an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected] .

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.

+ A combination of related education and/or experience totaling eight (8) years in railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field.

+ Associate's degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field plus six (6) years of related experience such as railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field

+ Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field plus four (4) years of related experience such as railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution including one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience in the field

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If you answered that you have experience as a supervisor or lead in the field, please describe that experience, including duties performed, where the experience took place, and for how long. If this does not apply, type N/A.

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Do you have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record?

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+ No

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Do you have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you understand that you will need to pass a physical exam, physical agility assessment, and the Rail Operations Rule book.

+ Yes

+ No

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What have you done to further your knowledge/understanding about diversity/inclusion? How have you demonstrated your learning?

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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