Light Rail Vehicle Operator
Light Rail Vehicle Operator
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UNION PAY RATE:
This is a union position represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). The starting hourly rate for this position is contractually set at $29.56.
*** Because this is a union position the benefits differ slightly from those listed in the benefits package link below in the following ways:
- New employees will receive 25 days of PTO.
- Employees will receive up to 2 floating holidays per calendar year 2 if they start January June; 1 if they start July December).
- 2 Volunteer Days per year starting in the next calendar year.
- These positions are represented by ATU and the terms of the bargaining agreement apply.
Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including but not limited to:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
- LongTerm Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plans: 401a 10 of employee contribution with a 12 match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents
- Pet Insurance
- ORCA Card: All fulltime employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide worklife balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
This positing may be used to fill multiple positions.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general direction operates light rail vehicles on the Tacoma mainline in the yard and in the operations and maintenance facility; ensures conformance with performance standards safety requirements rules and schedules; performs pretrip and posttrip safety and maintenance checks and inspections on vehicles; completes accident and other reports as necessary; and responds to customer inquiries.Our Light Rail Operators must be flexible to work shifts between the hours of 4:00 am 10:30 pm Monday Sunday. In addition we work extended hours and nights for special events and testing and commissioning activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional positionspecific duties.
- Operates light rail vehicles in conformance with performance standards safety requirements rules and schedules; maintains appropriate speed and distance from preceding vehicles; obeys signals and speed signs; ensures safe boarding and deboarding of passengers; counts number of passengers; and safely transports passengers to appropriate destinations.
- Provides accessibility for wheelchair passengers to board and deboard in a safe courteous manner; provides route and transportation information or directions to passengers; announces all special and station stops; provides proper information to customers requesting it; and makes special announcements as required.
- Operates track switches electrically or manually as circumstances may warrant ensuring correct routing.
- Inspects and prepares for operation of light rail vehicles for passenger service or test operations; performs pretrip and posttrip safety and maintenance checks on vehicles; checks all sandboxes on trains; reports any defects found during routine vehicle inspection to supervisor for appropriate action; and couples and uncouples train as necessary.
- Performs train operations as necessary to restore service disruptions by troubleshooting problem conditions; reports observed defects and unsafe condition regarding tracks track switches and related equipment while operating light rail vehicles and other conditions that may affect the safe movement of trains.
- Notifies supervisor of any emergency situation on or near the rightofway (ROW) or of service disruption requesting appropriate additional instruction or assistance as required; communicates to customers appropriate information in the event of a need to evacuate a train; oversees the safe and orderly evacuation of the passengers from the train; controls such evacuations to safeguard customers in accordance with prescribed emergency procedures; guides and assists customers to access alternate bus service in the event of a service disruption; and performs flagging duties during emergency situations such as collisions derailments or vehicle breakdowns.
- Produces written reports of witnessed incidents as well as accidents incidents and unusual conditions in which there has been indirect or direct involvement or that affect the movement of trains or the condition of Agency property.
- Notifies and turns in to proper authority all lost articles found on the light rail vehicle or at stations; responds to customer inquiries and maintains a courteous and friendly demeanor with all customers; trains other employees in light rail vehicle operation as necessary.
- Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws Agency policies and procedures rules and regulations.
- Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates valuesbased behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:High School Diploma/GED and successful completion of training and posttraining qualification period; we can train you to operate a Light Rail Vehicle if you have safe driving skills. One year of experience in the operation of light or heavy rail transit vehicles is highly desirable; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Demands/Requirements:
This position is considered safety sensitive. It requires a DOT physical that meets standard to qualify for at least a oneyear certification under 49 CFR 391.4 and recertification as needed and a negative drug test. Following is a description of the circumstances for testing as required by Federal regulations 49 CFR Part 655: random postaccident reasonable suspicion return to duty and followup drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal Transit Authority DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid state drivers license (with no more than 1 violation in the past 12 months exclusive of DUI and reckless driving).
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Pertinent traffic laws ordinances and safety rules in the operation of light rail vehicles.
- Methods and techniques of providing safe public transportation services.
- Operational characteristics of light rail vehicles.
- Basic principles and procedures of light rail vehicle troubleshooting.
- Standard safety precautions.
- Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
- English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
- Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and statistical databases.
- Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the general public.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer discuss resolve and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
- Operating passenger light rail vehicles in accordance with applicable traffic laws.
- Safely operating passenger light rail vehicles in accordance with applicable traffic laws.
- Performing preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles.
- Maintaining clean vehicle appearance.
- Maintaining a tight time schedule.
- Performing safety inspections and identifying safety hazards.
- Interpreting and using all types of operating and repair manuals related to a light rail system.
- Interpreting and applying applicable federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
- Maintaining good customer relations with positive customer service orientation.
- Maintaining repair and maintenance records.
- Communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Preparing clear and concise written reports of incidents and accidents.
- Working cooperatively with other departments Agency officials and outside agencies.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a maintenance environment along the transit alignment and standard hybrid office environment.
- Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals and/or extreme noise.
- Position is responsible for operating light rail vehicles and performing maintenance checks and inspections on vehicles. May be subject to bending eye/hand coordination grasping hearing kneeling pushing pulling reaching repetitive motion sitting standing talking seeing walking and carrying and liftingobjects up to 25 pounds.
- Positionmust be flexible to work shifts between the hours of 4:00 am 10:30 pm Monday Sunday.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Employment Type
Full-Time
