Maintenance of Signal Supervisor

Maintenance of Signal Supervisor

Salary

$86,220.78 - $145,083.33 Annually

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

FY2026-00085

Department

Rail Operations Division

Division

MAINTENANCE OF SIGNALS

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

5/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under the general direction of the Signal Manager, the Signal Supervisor plays an integral role in the delivery of signal related maintenance, projects, and programs necessary to deliver safe, convenient, reliable, and user-friendly public transportation services. This includes oversight, coordination, and administration of contractors, consultants, and staff on projects within the District in the planning, maintenance, and construction of railroad signal facilities and systems.

The Signal Supervisor ensures the railroad Maintenance of Signal (MOS) activities support safe and efficient rail operations and in compliance with the specifications and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and other regulatory and governing agencies.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is distinguished by its responsibility for planning, supervising, monitoring, auditing, and reporting on employees and contractors engaged in ROW maintenance, repair, or construction. S/he is responsible for supervising daily maintenance and repair activities, including the supervision of employees and contractors assigned to perform these functions.

The incumbent must demonstrate foresight and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and coordinating maintenance work, which may require interaction among multiple divisions/departments within the District, municipalities, the County of San Diego, external agencies, and consultants. This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under NCTD authority (non-DOT) and will participate in a random testing pool under those guidelines. This position is designated as "at-will" in accordance with the NCTD Employee Handbook.

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position reports to the Signal Manager and may guide the work of other District staff, contractors, and/or consultants. Further, this position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants facilities, and other locations as required. Work hours will vary in length and schedule. Night and weekend work will be required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and supervises maintenance operation activities, provides service quality, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and safety management system principles.
• Plans, develops, and schedules work and training that supports the maintenance of the signal system and related equipment for NCTD operations.
• Monitors and inspects the ROW, maintenance facility and signal equipment to evaluate service quality and compliance with NCTD policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Material Management and ordering required material for maintenance and special project activities.
• Reviews, monitors, and generates reports, documents, and records for compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) signal system requirements.
• Assists with signal oversight on NCTD projects.
• Conducts field inspections to oversee signal activities on SANDAG or NCTD capital projects.
• Recommends updates and changes to policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Prepares written documentation on the results of signals system equipment repairs, tests, and inspections.
• Participates in audits and efficiency testing in accordance with NCTD rules and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares correspondence and periodic reports.
• Responds to priority/emergency situations and provides on-call assistance and service when needed.
• Ensures that projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Troubleshoots issues with key personnel within the District, as well as with consultants and other agency personnel on the Local, State and Federal level.
• Reviews work order and maintenance management information systems.
• Investigates complaints regarding unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Assists in the development of work plans and checklists.
• Assists in the development of procedures and maintenance plans to ensure safe practices and consistency with industry standards.
• Prepares for and participates in FRA, CPUC, FTA, and NCTD audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum Five (5) years prior directly relevant railroad signal maintenance experience on a Class I railroad or major commuter rail system including experience in overseeing the installation, adjustment, and testing of signal-related work.
• A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a Signal Training Certificate.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a California drivers license, Class C, with less than six (6) points in the preceding 36-month period and no DUIs in the prior seven (7) years.
• Must be able to become and maintain GCOR Qualified on NCTD-owned railroad properties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
• Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad properties.
• Maintain compliance with the Districts policy regarding Conflict of Interest and Ethics policies.

General Requirements

• Strong working knowledge with pertinent code and regulatory requirements of agencies such as the FRA and the CPUC.
• Knowledge of principles of railroad signal engineering is required, with demonstrated experience with railroad systems and railroad operations.
• Working knowledge of signal standards such as AREMA, BNSF, or Union Pacific.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and scheduling software as it relates to project management.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships through excellent communication and teambuilding skills, including the ability to engage successfully with both internal and external contacts and the public.
• Knowledge of multiple facets of the railroad, including stations, earthwork, drainage, grades, clearances, signaling, surveying, operations, alignment, and special track work structure.
• High degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, coordinating, and solving construction problems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise reports.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present data to appropriate sources.
• Demonstrated use of discretion and judgment in execution of duties.
• Ability to manage and maintain simultaneous, transitional, and emerging priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to respond in person to system emergencies and system problems on any shift and under any weather or time-of-day circumstances.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to use the phone and computer for extended periods, manual dexterity to complete clerical functions, work with office equipment, and daily lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds is required. Ability to hear, see and to communicate verbally to exchange information. Ability to physically travel between District locations and other destinations, work in evenings when required, work in hazardous conditions, and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right of way. May be subject to fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals. Ability to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand.

Machines / Tools / Equipment

• Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a fax and scanner machine, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to carry and operate a mobile on-call device.

Retirement: NCTD participates in the CalPERS retirement program with a benefit formula of 1.5% @ 65 for PEPRA new members. Benefits are calculated based on your age at retirement, the number of years of service credit with CalPERS and the average of your monthly compensation over the past 36 months (36 months average highest hourly pay rate).

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: NCTD offers a Voluntary Deferred Compensation Savings Plan through VOYA Financial Services. Employees are eligible to enroll any time after the date of hire. The plan allows you to contribute pre-tax and/or post-tax dollars into selected funds of your choice. The plan also allows you to:

• Contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS
• Catch-up plan for those 50+ of up to amount specified annually by the IRS
• Is portable, can be rolled over into another qualified retirement plan
• Employer match into a 401(a) account (50% up to 8% of employee compensation; Max NCTD contribution of 4%)

Medical Insurance: NCTD offers a rich variety of HMO and PPO plans to choose from and contributes towards your monthly medical premiums, if the coverage you select costs more than the amount NCTD contributes, then payroll deductions will be withheld on a pre-tax basis.

Dental Insurance: NCTD offers two different dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents (HMO and PPO) from a reliable dental insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plans. Both plans are part of NCTD's cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).

Vision Insurance: NCTD offers vision services for employees and their eligible dependents through a reliable vision insurance provider. Human Resources can provide information regarding annual insurance provider and available plan. The plan is part of NCTD's cafeteria plan (pre-tax payroll deductions for monthly premiums).

The benefits include:

• $10.00 co-pay for Annual Exam
• No charge for standard lenses every 12 months
• $125 retail allowance for frames every 2 years; OR $125 toward the contact lens.

Life Insurance: NCTD cares for its employees, and thus provides at no cost to the employee group life insurance in the amount of $50,000 (coverage includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Accelerated Death benefits). Additional life insurance is available for you and your eligible dependents at your expense. * Tax reporting is required for any amounts over $50,000, per IRS guidelines. Supplemental life insurance coverage premiums are deducted on a post-tax basis.

Long Term Disability Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. You may elect units of $100 up to 60% of your hourly wage to a maximum of $6,000/month. Deductions are post-tax, coverage 24/7, limitations or exclusions, and benefits are payable to age 65 or for two years (whichever is longer).

Flexible Spending Account Plan: NCTD offers two core FSA plans and two Commuter plans. Health Care and Dependent Care plans are "Use It OR Lose It" calendar year plans (Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st). The Commuter Transit and Parking plans do not have a "use it or lose it" policy. Plans are as follows:

• Health Care Spending Account:

• May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS

• Dependent Care Spending Account:

• May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS (including limitations if married)

• Commuter Transit Accounts:

• May contribute up to amount specified annually by the IRS

Disability Insurance: Employees contribute to California State Disability Insurance (SDI). The current contribution rate is 1.1% of earnings and is totally paid by the employee. After the 7-day waiting period, SDI pays a percentage of employee's salary up to a maximum of $1,540.00per week, for up to 52 weeks. SDI may be coordinated with Paid Time Off (PTO).

Accident Insurance: NCTD offers voluntary accident insurance. You may elect coverage for you and your dependents for a flat monthly rate. Deductions are post-tax.

Critical Illness Insurance: NTD offers voluntary Critical Illness insurance. You may elect coverage up to $10,000 in increments of $2,500, for you and between $2,500 - $5,000 for your dependents, not to exceed 50% of coverage amount. Deductions are post-tax.

Administrative Holidays: NCTD recognizes 10 paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

PTO (Paid Time Off): All NCTD Regular, Probationary, and Limited-Term employees shall receive Paid Time Off (PTO). PTO shall be taken at reasonable times approved by the employee's supervisor.

PTO shall be earned equally in each pay period during the year in accordance with the following schedule, based on the number of years of NCTD service completed:

• Tier 1: 0.00-1.99 Years of Service-120 Hours Per Year
• Tier 2: 2.00-4.99 Years of Service-184Hours Per Year
• Tier 3: 5.00-7.99 Years of Service-240Hours Per Year
• Tier 4: 8.00-19.99 Years of Service-272Hours Per Year
• Tier 5: 20.00 Years of Service-280Hours Per Year

Transportation Passes: All NCTD employees receive an identification "PRONTO Card" which can be used to ride the following NCTD/MTS transit services (BREEZE, FLEX, SPRINTER, COASTER, MTS Bus, Trolley) at no charge. Eligible family members also receive a pass for NCTD public transportation at no charge (paratransit excluded).

Bereavement Leave: NCTD offers paid bereavement leave.

Employee Assistance Plan:The EAP offers assistance in areas such as:

• Emotional Support
• Work/Life Balance
• Family Care

Please contact Human Resources should you have any questions regarding NCTD Benefits.

Employer North County Transit District

Address 810 Mission Avenue

Oceanside, California, 92054

Website http://www.gonctd.com/