What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller (Dispatcher), Light Rail Transportation position at Regional Transportation District?
At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
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This position is responsible for the operations of the Rail Control Center and the Light Rail System. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Ensures rail service is safely managed and sustained through the use of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control system, computer-based dispatching, radio and CCTV systems, and PA / variable message signs.
- Evaluates unusual conditions and situations and determines when to utilize SCADA to remove or restore overhead power and set up alternate routes. Coordinates with Bus Operations to establish bus bridges and reschedules service as needed.
- Advises appropriate departments of disruptions in service due to accidents, incidents, and / or adverse weather conditions.
- Coordinates with Field Supervisors, Train Operators, vehicle Maintainers and Maintenance of Way in service recovery.
- Maintains a daily summary of train operations, reports, and records events impacting operations in respective databases and ReadyOp notification system. Controls interlocking, traction power and other system elements.
- Participates in the training of new Controllers, including refresher and recertification training.
- Develops and implements delay management strategies, such as single-track operations, turning trains, shuttle service and service recovery techniques as required.
- Provides excellent customer service to all employees, customers, government agency representatives, and all others during the course of performing one’s duties.
- Promotes a culture of safety through awareness, continuous improvements, and adhering to safety guidelines and procedures.
- Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Working Environment and Physical Requirements :
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Career Map :
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be : Lead Controller, Light Rail Transportation.
POSTING OPENS : FEBRUARY 28, 2025
POSTING CLOSES : MARCH 16, 2025
We will consider all applications for this position until the close date of March 16, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences within their resume at the time of application.
Pay Range : 77, - $109, Annual
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
Salary : $77 - $109
