Manager VI, Senior Operations Manager of Maintenance Bus​/Rail - SF Municipal Transport

Company Description

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or "the agency") connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city and has oversight over public transit, bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

Permanent Exempt. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13, any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening:
Monday, January 12, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, January 26, 2026

PEX-9180-EXEMPT; PEX-

$183,144 - $233,766 annually (Range

A)

Division:
Transit
Section/Unit:
Fleet Maintenance - Bus Maintenance/ Rail Maintenance

Bus: 1095 Indiana Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Rail: 601 25th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

You will be sent a link to a supplemental questionnaire once you submit your application. You will have a few days to complete and return the questionnaire. Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and the online application by the filing deadline. A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application. The application, resume, and cover letter will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire and vice versa.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is looking for two 9180 Manager VI Senior Operations Managers of Maintenance: one manager for Bus Maintenance and one manager for Rail Maintenance.

9180 Senior Operations Manager of Bus Maintenance: Under policy direction of the SFMTA Director of Transit, the Senior Operations Manager of Bus Maintenance plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the major activities of the Bus Maintenance unit. The Bus Maintenance unit represents more than 8 maintenance sections with skilled craft personnel responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of fleet comprised of more than 850 bio-diesel hybrid buses, electric trolley coaches and over 500 non-revenue vehicles and equipment, including support facilities.

9180 Senior Operations Manager of Rail Maintenance: Under policy direction of the SFMTA Director of Transit, the Senior Operations Manager of Rail Maintenance plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the major activities of the Rail Maintenance unit. The Rail Maintenance unit represents more than 8 maintenance sections with skilled craft personnel responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of fleet comprised of more than 250 light rail vehicles, cable cars, and historic street cars, including support facilities.

9180 - Manager VI:
Senior Operations Manager of Maintenance: The positions are responsible for leading overall vehicle and equipment maintenance, collaborating with fleet engineering for rubber-tire and/or rail cars, developing vehicle fleet plans to support revenue service requirements and monitoring activities related to vehicle procurement. These positions direct activities to ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines, safety and regulatory policies, and lead investigations of activities directly related to field safety and overall vehicle maintenance.

They implement programs and processes to enhance all aspects of heavy and light-duty transit vehicles, and/or light rail and historic service, provide leadership and guidance to a team of skilled craft personnel and supervisors, deliver highly complex management and policy support, and may be required to perform duties in the absence of the Deputy Director of Fleet Maintenance. The positions are…