With more than 17 years of experience working in the MTS LRV Maintenance department, Goddard is now responsible for developing and implementing the department’s strategic plan to maintain a fleet of 129 vehicles that provide 39 million passenger trips per year on a 53-mile LRT system. He will also oversee a $12 million budget and a staff of 72 electromechanics, linemen, and assistant linemen.
Prior to his new role, Goddard was Assistant Superintendent of LRV Maintenance for six years, where he developed and supervised the implementation and administrative plans for all LRV maintenance activities. He began his career at MTS in 1997 as an assistant lineman. Goddard quickly moved up the ranks to electromechanic, maintenance supervisor, training supervisor, and most recently as the Assistant Superintendent. In various capacities, he’s planned, coordinated, scheduled, and directed the maintenance of MTS Trolley’s fleet of LRVs, including the integration of 65 low-floor S70 LRVs produced by Siemens Industry, Inc.
“This is a very exciting time for MTS as we transition to low-floor service and retire the U2-model LRVs our riders have known for so many years,” said MTS CEO Paul Jablonski. “Andy has worked hard to get to this point. He has the analytical skill set and leadership qualities to take LRV Maintenance to the next level.”
“My number one goal is to provide our riders with safe, reliable, and well-maintained trains,” said Goddard. “We hold ourselves to a very high standard here. I am excited for this new opportunity to lead the LRV Maintenance team into the future as the Superintendent and I look forward to helping MTS grow as an organization.”
Goddard is a San Diego native and a second-generation MTS employee. His father, Andy Goddard Sr., worked at MTS for more than 25 years in LRV operations and safety management. Goddard takes over for Lee Summerlott, who accepted a position at the San Francisco Municipal Railway after more than 19 years at MTS.