Light Rail Operator

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category:
Transit Operations

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Transportation Superintendents & Transportation/Dispatch Coordinators
Salary:
Wage rate based on ATU Local 1433

Hours:

Full Time

Responsible for safe operation and transportation of rail vehicles and passengers.

• Complete and maintain certification to operate light rail vehicle
• Follow and comply with all rules, regulations and signals governing day to day operations
• Assure that all train operations occur within safe limits of speed, route, dwell, and other characteristics of train operations
• Coordinate with and respond to the direction of local supervision and OCC in all aspects of revenue service operations
• Respond to passenger calls on the train intercom (POIC)
• Assist passengers in all situations and keep them informed of current conditions through announcements over PA system or personal contact
• In the event of an emergency assist in the evacuation of passengers from the train onto the station, platform or right of way
• Monitor all on-board conditions to ensure vehicles are operating as designed
• Troubleshoot the vehicle as directed by Supervision in the event of any abnormal situations and file a completed Defect Report with Maintenance
• File unusual occurrences reports (UOR) for any incident as directed by end of the current shift
• Coordinate closely with Supervisors and other staff to ensure the safety, comfort and convenience of all passengers
• Be able to multitask and communicate effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned

None

Education and/or

Experience:

Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED), two years related work experience and successfully complete training program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 21 years or older with valid driver’s license and valid DOT certification and any other certificates, licenses and registrations as required by law to perform the specified functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to distinguish between colors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ACI reserves the right to revise this job description from time to time.

NOTE:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

ACI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time / Part-Time:
Full Time

Salary: $20.99 Hourly

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Position:
Light Rail Operator

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Open Date: 11/30/2023

This position is currently accepting applications.