Dispatcher Trainee - Grade 10

PATCO

Lindenwold, NJ

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Full‑Time / Regular

This position will be posted from February 13, 2026 to February 27, 2026 by 4:00 pm.

Must be able to pass a written examination.

Must be able to pass a physical agility examination.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check. DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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The dispatching phase will be broken into three phases: initial training and qualification in the Rules: qualification as a B‑Dispatcher and the Procedure Book at which point the Dispatcher Trainee is responsible for their own actions and decisions: qualification as a Dispatcher, working with a mentor. Duties and responsibilities will increase in complexity during each phase of training. Candidates will be expected to qualify as a Train Dispatcher in approximately 12 to 15 months.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Authority will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Directs, monitors, and controls all movement on or about PATCO’s main‑line tracks, including high‑speed trains, patrons and employees, assuring the safe and efficient transportation of patrons during normal and abnormal conditions.

Ensures compliance with Operating Rules and Procedures governing the safe and efficient operation of PATCO trains by all employees.

Takes charge and controls any incident of any emergency nature directly through field personnel and outside emergency response agencies. Coordinates Public Safety Department response with the Public Safety Department Dispatcher. Dispatches PATCO Maintenance and Transit Services personnel as required.

Must be able to work in a stressful high volume Control Center environment, requiring the ability to perform numerous tasks, assisted or unassisted, at any given time, including but not limited to making necessary adjustments to scheduled capacity requirements during scheduled/ unscheduled interruptions in service so as to inconvenience the smallest number of PATCO customers.

Documents and disseminates information relating to failures of car equipment and wayside equipment, interruptions to services and emergency‑type information to affected departments.

Controls the distribution of electrical power from the Central Control facility to all rolling stock and PATCO facilities.

Coordinates the removal of track from service with Power & Signals and Track & Facilities Departments as required for track maintenance and contractor work.

Must qualify as a Train Operator and be able to perform monthly trips, standing duty weekend as required, and performing management observation reports on a monthly basis.

Must be willing and reliably able to work any shift in a 24‑hour period on any day of the week or holidays, including split shifts, and to work overtime as required.

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required personal protective equipment.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required And Assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO’S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic physical testing requirements.

Safety: We promote safety in all we do. Our commitment to the safety of our customers and employees is paramount.

Integrity: We are committed to the highest level of ethical conduct, personally and corporately. We accomplish this by being open and honest, and by meeting our…