Rail Operations Clerk

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States Metropolitan Council Full time
WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit Division is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as a resource for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

As a Rail Operations Clerk, you are responsible to provide assistance to the Rail Maintenance Department by performing administrative support and clerical duties pertaining to trains, vehicles and employees. In addition, the incumbent will provide assistance to employees regarding forms, policies and procedures, liaison, general company and department functions.


Recruitment Type: Internal / External Competitive. This posting will establish a (6) month eligibility pool for 2024 current and future openings. What you would do in this job

  • Develop work orders and enter completed work orders on the Maintenance Database Applications
  • Maintain performance and personnel records, daily employee attendance records and payroll records
  • Organize and maintain rail equipment files on service history of the computer
  • Keep daily summary of all service calls
  • Type memos, reports and perform data entry
  • Monitor work completed for accuracy
  • Prepare reports
  • Perform general office duties and maintain office supplies
  • Perform other duties and reports as assigned by the supervisor
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two Years of administrative/secretarial experience.
  • Two years intermediate PC experience to include word processing, spreadsheet and electronic calendar.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
  • Experience creating correspondence, letters and memos in proper business style format and experience with creating and maintaining files.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote and support an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
  • Knowledge of office administrative procedures.
  • Knowledge of creating correspondence, letters and memos in proper business style format.

  • Knowledge of creating and maintaining electronic files.

  • PC skills including MS Office - Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.

  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and work independently.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with efficiency and take initiative.

  • Ability to work well with others.

What you can expect from us:
  • We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
  • We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
  • We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Additional information

Union/Grade: ATU/Grade 21
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting.

What steps the recruitment process involves:
You must qualify at each of the numbered steps below to be considered a final candidate for the job.

  1. We review your minimum qualifications.
  2. We run a Work Record Evaluation (current ATU only).
  3. We rate your education and experience.
  4. We conduct a structured panel interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email .
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