Light Rail Train Operator: Phoenix, AZ

Looking to break into a new career field? Are you interested in the Transportation Industry? ACI is searching for future dependable light rail train operators for the Valley Metro Light Rail service! If you have a valid driver’s license, we’ll train you to do the rest!

Valley Metro Rail is a 28.2-mile (38 stations) light rail line serving the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa in Arizona. The network, which is part of the Valley Metro public transit system, began operations on December 27, 2008. Since its opening, the system has undergone four expansions, including the recent opening of the Tempe Streetcar, which is 3-mile (14 stops) system.

Starting Hourly Wage: $20.38 per Hour.

Competitive Benefits Include

Paid training; Time and a half on hours over 40 hours per week; Medical and dental benefits; Life and disability insurance; Paid sick and vacation benefit, 401k, and uniforms.

Summary

Light Rail Train Operators are responsible for safe operation and transportation of rail vehicles and passengers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Train Operator’s essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Complete and maintain certification to operate light rail vehicle
• Follow and comply with of 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 public announcement system or personal contact
• In the event of an emergency assist in the evacuation of passengers form 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
• At the end of each shift, file an unusual occurrences report (UOR) for any incident that occurred
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates must be 21-years old and possess a valid driver’s license for at least three years; be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background and driving record screening; and possess/obtain and maintain DOT medical certification.

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

Qualified applicants must be 21 years or older with valid driver’s license and any other certificates, licenses and registrations as required by law to perform the specified functions.

Physical Demands

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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must successfully complete train operations training program and Train Operator recertification annually. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a valid DOT certification and any other certificates, licenses and registrations as required by law to perform the specified functions

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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.

ACI is a drug free workplace and follows federal regulations for drug and alcohol education and testing for all employees.