Rail Careers

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Our trains, tracks, and rail systems need you!

Metro Transit employees keep the METRO moving. Careers in rail include those who operate trains, clean and service vehicles, maintain track and traction power, and support critical rail communications and control systems.

These roles are full-time and may include premium pay for overnight shifts (shift differentials) depending on position. Hiring bonuses may be available for select roles – see each position for details. Pay varies by role.

Positions open throughout the year and may post for a few weeks at a time – check back often.

Rail Systems Maintenance (Maintenance of Way) Positions

Track Maintainer

Track Maintainers inspect, repair, and replace track components to keep the light rail system safe and reliable.

Pay: Start at $39.69 per hour, earn up to $42+/hour with shift differentials, $4,000 hiring bonus.

Traction Power Maintainer

Traction Power Maintainers service overhead catenary wire systems, traction power systems including substations, and power distribution equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. This role upholds the highest standards of maintenance for Maintenance of Way facilities, tunnels, and passenger stations.

Pay: Start at $53.26 per hour, earn up to $56+/hour with shift differentials, $4000 hiring bonus.

SCADA/Communications Electronic Technician

Maintain and troubleshoot rail communications and control systems that support safe operations (including SCADA-related systems and subsystems).

Pay: Start at $42.01 per hour, work shifts are first and second shifts and could include weekends and holidays.

Signals Technician

We are seeking independent self-starters with strong electrical-mechanical backgrounds to maintain Metro Transit’s light rail signal systems. Up to 60% of this work is performed outdoors in a field service setting in all weather.  

Pay: Start at $40.70 per hour, earn up to $43+/hour with shift differentials, $4,000 hiring bonus.

Rail Vehicle Maintenance Positions

Electro-Mechanic Technician

Electro-Mechanic Technicians diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on Metro Transit vehicles and equipment, including light rail trains depending on assignment.

Pay: Start at $40.70 per hour, earn up to $43+/hour with shift differentials, $4,000 hiring bonus, and $1,500 initial tool allowance upon completion of probation.

Train Operators & Service Positions

Train Operator

Train Operators operate light rail trains safely, smoothly, and on time while providing clear customer announcements and support during service disruptions.

Pay: Start at $29.70 per hour, earn up to $31+/hour with shift differentials. Eligible new hires also receive a hiring bonus: $3,000 or $5,000 hiring bonus based on CDL status at time of hire.

No positions currently available; check back soon.​

LRT Helper

LRT Helpers support rail service with vehicle readiness work such as cleaning, light service support, and safe operations support in rail environments. Work shifts for new employees are typically third shift.

Pay: Start at $24.63 per hour, earn up to $26+/hour with shift differentials

Rail Cleaner

Cleaner positions keep trains ready for service with cleaning during service hours and at rail facilities.

Pay: Start at $23.39 per hour, earn up to $25+/hour with shift differentials

No positions currently available; check back soon.

Engineering & Facilities

Rail Facilities Engineer (Principal, Senior, or Engineer)

Support the design, maintenance, and improvement of rail facilities across Metro Transit's system. This role works on infrastructure such as maintenance facilities, rail yards, and support buildings and helps ensure systems are safe, reliable, and built for long-term performance. Responsibilities include project delivery, asset management, and coordination with operations and maintenance teams.

Salary range: $82,555 - $156,624 per year (depending on qualifications and level)

  • No position currently available; check back soon. 

Leadership & Supervisory Positions

Rail Maintenance Supervisor

Provide leadership, direction, and coordination in the Maintenance department.  This role also supports Metro Transit’s transportation department by maintaining the light rail fleet to agency standards.

 No positions currently available; check back soon

Traction Power Supervisor

This position implements technician training and reviews new equipment installations and design specifications. This role provides added oversight to ensure safe, effective, and compliant traction power operations.

No positions currently available; check back soon

SCADA Communication Supervisor

The SCADA Communications Supervisor oversees preventive maintenance, resolves system issues, and manages technician coordination and spare‑parts inventory. This role also supports equipment lifecycle planning and ensures quality field supervision, inspections, and training.

 No positions currently available; check back soon

Benefits

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! Employees receive great wages and a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights:

  • Guaranteed retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

  • Opportunity to save additional retirement funds through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

  • 2+ medical plans to choose from, with 80% employer contribution towards premiums

  • Dental insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance

All Metro Transit/Metropolitan Council employees have access to these free benefits:

  • Onsite HealthPartners Well@Work clinics

  • Transit pass ($1,200+ value per year)

  • Parking at job locations

  • Fitness centers at many job locations

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Extensive health and wellness programs and resources