Light Rail Vehicle Operator

United States·Tacomamid

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00 am - 10:30 pm, Monday - Sunday. In addition, we work extended hours and nights for special events, and testing and commissioning activities.

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What We Offer

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✓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.

✓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.

✓Long-Term 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 full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.

✓Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.

✓In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

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 pre-trip and post-trip 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.

Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Valid state driver’s license (with no more than 1 violation in the past 12 months, exclusive of DUI and reckless driving).

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.

Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
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 lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
Position must 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.