Rail Operations Manager

2 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States City of Charlotte Full time
Job Summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a highly skilled Rail Controller to join our team. As a Rail Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our light rail system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of Rail Operators, Supervisors, Maintenance personnel, and Contractors during mainline and yard operations.
  • Monitor and manage all scheduled revenue service, special train movements, special events, and activities along the rail right of way.
  • Coordinate and manage red tag and supervisory power outages when personnel and contractors work on or near the right-of-way.
  • Coordinate the removal and sectionalization of traction power by remotely operating traction power substation breakers and catenary sectionalization switches.
  • Monitor train and on-track equipment movement on the mainline and rail yards, including revenue and non-revenue trains, test trains, student training, and special event trains.
  • Adjust service levels and headways as indicated by operating conditions and passenger loads.
  • Complete forms, incident reports, and maintain records and documents.
  • Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent and five years of rail traffic controller/dispatcher work experience using SCADA technology.
  • Associate degree and three years of rail traffic controller/dispatcher work experience using SCADA technology.
  • Must be able to work while in a seated position for extended periods.
  • Must be able to work in the assigned uniform approved by CATS.
  • Must be able to operate a two-way radio, public address system, variable message boards, camera system, and emergency notification messaging system.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external departments.
  • Must be willing to evaluate employees' adherence to CATS rules and regulations and to report irregularities to management.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five years of rail traffic controller/dispatcher work experience using SCADA technology.
  • Associate degree and three years of rail traffic controller/dispatcher work experience using SCADA technology.
Salary and Benefits

$71,486 - $89,358 (salary commensurate with experience)

Conditions of Employment

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte.



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