Rail Controller

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicants entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
QUALIFICATIONS
JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates activities with police departments fire departments public utilities outside agencies and departments within the Authority to utilize its services to restore service operations in a safe timely and efficient manner.

Monitors trains along the line of road by way of the QuicTrak system. Assists rapid transit operators in trouble shooting techniques and correcting defects. Notifies appropriate personnel to assist with the correcting of defects or assist in the removal of equipment.

Maintains logs delay sheets and prepares other required documents. Must be able to operate a computer terminal to input or retrieve pertinent data. Utilizes Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS).

Must keep up with technology related to the position.

Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

None

CHALLENGES

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years of CTA rail operations experience in a supervisory capacity (Rail Supervisor/Instructor with current certification) five (5) years of experience as a RTO Switchman or Towerman (with Current Certification) or five (5) years external experience in Rapid Transit Operations (Rail Supervision) or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to position.

Bachelors degree in Transportation or a related field preferred.

Required to submit and pass drug and alcohol testing.

Must complete and maintain Rail Safety Training and related training/certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for extended periods of time standing visual acumen manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer key boards.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of rail system functions routes rail patterns operating regulations and scheduling techniques.

Working knowledge of rail operations.

Working knowledge of the various types of revenue equipment.

Working knowledge of rail operations equipment.

Working knowledge of the Authoritys fare structure.

Working knowledge in the practices and processes in proper service restoration techniques.

Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for providing clear and concise radio communication and public address announcements.

Ability to write and express oneself in a clear logical and comprehensive manner.

Ability to document occurrences or events in a chronological order.

Ability to read and interpret all scheduling related materials.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Authority personnel and outside agencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment.

Works various days and hours as assigned.

Subject to 24-hour call.

EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Standard office equipment.

Personal computer and related software and equipment.

SALARY

$54.93

POSITION SUMMARY

Monitors trains along the line of road. Facilitates and supervises communications coordinates restoration of service for trains and keeps Control Center personnel informed of any service disruptions.

UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
QUALIFICATIONS
JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS