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Field Superintendent, Field Transit Operations

Maryland Department of Transportation
$75,475.00 - $117,737.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Feb 20, 2026

Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Field Superintendent, Field Transit Operations (Supt. Transportation) (9685)
Career Service
Open to all qualified applicants!
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team!

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for a Field Superintendent. The Field Superintendent is primarily responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing all functions to the operation and monitoring of all MTA service (Bus, Rail, and Paratransit). This position will provide day to day monitoring and guidance all Bus, Rail, and Mobility services, as well as monitor, investigate, and develop solutions to address a variety of operational and administrative issues. This position primarily engages in the management of field supervision of the service monitoring operators for schedule adherence, for operational compliance to MTA rules and procedures, for delivery of transit service. In addition, this position also provides back-up support and monitoring of Bus, Light Rail, and Metro services and works closely with the Bus, Metro, and Light Rail Control Centers in the coordination and operation of MTA services in the filed as well as during service disruptions and emergency situations.

This position is tasked with responsibility for delivery of safe, reliable public Transportation, as well as other duties as required/assigned.

This position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of experience in the operation of a transportation system or related operation that required the resolution of operational problems related to scheduled service, on demand service, equipment failure, inclement weather, or other service disruptions. Two years of the required experience must have involved supervising lower-level operations personnel or front-line operations personnel in a transit operation, a passenger transport operation, or other related operation.
Notes:
  1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four years of the required non-supervisory experience.
  3. Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience for civilian experience cited above.

Special Requirements:
  1. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operations of the Fixed Route Transit and Mobility service.
  2. Employees may be required to work shifts, evenings, and weekends.
  3. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employees" status.
  4. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49- Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Licenses & Certifications

  1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
  2. Employees in this classification who are assigned to Field Operations (Bus Transportation) will be assigned duties that require a valid State of Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with a Passenger (P) endorsement.

Additional Information

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

To Apply:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note:
Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ .

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.


The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 02/19/2026

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