Train Service Supervisor - CBTC
About the job
- The position is open to current MTA/NYCT Train Service Supervisors with at least one year in title.
- Candidates must have a good operating and attendance record.
- Act as the supervisor in charge of testing for all CBTC projects being commissioned by NYCT.
- Perform static and dynamic testing on current and future CBTC projects.
- Participate in system design, site surveys, training development, incident analysis, project updates, reporting, and system commissioning.
- Interface with MOW, CPM, DCE, RCC, and contractors to ensure the CBTC program is on time, successful, and completed with minimal operating impact.
- Prepare hourly and supervisory employees for operational changes resulting from CBTC.
- Act as a subject matter expert and assist line management in implementing the corporate vision.
- CBTC qualification is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project management environment.
- Ability to learn new systems, policies, and procedures and implement them in a dynamic operating environment.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including comfort with learning new applications and programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide clear, concise direction during testing and commissioning, with or without direction from team management.
About the company
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
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What believers are saying
- March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
- June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
- Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.
What critics are saying
- Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
- The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
- Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
- Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
- Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours