What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher, Commuter Rail 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 management of the Commuter Rail Operations Control Center and the Commuter Rail System. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules of the RTD / FRA Drug and Alcohol Policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Controls and directs the safe movement of trains as scheduled, authorizing occupancy of the main track and sidings for train operations, track inspection and other maintenance personnel on and along the right-of-way and evaluates unusual conditions and situations and determines when to remove or restore overhead power and set up alternate routes.
- Monitors service intervals and schedules to determine efficiency of service and makes recommendations for adjustments to improve service and schedules routing and movement of trains to provide for safe, timely meets, to protect maintenance activities on controlled tracks.
- Manages unplanned or emergency events to protect the safety of the public, railroad employees and railroad property and performs testing and data input for increased usage and placement of Positive Train Control.
- Informs connecting / adjoining territories of any movement for which they are concerned, communicates bulletins and warrants to train personnel and maintenance of way personnel.
- Monitors CCTV and manages passenger information systems on-board the trains and at the stations to convey train and track information.
- Controls and monitors the status of the traction power system, controlling wayside devices via the Traction Power Management System (TPMS).
- Coordinates with Bus Operations to establish bus bridges and advises appropriate departments, the general public, and outside agencies of disruptions in service due to accidents, incidents, and / or adverse weather conditions.
- Maintains records, in current software applications, of train movements, track assignments, maintenance activities, and equipment and infrastructure defects, Handles a variety of administrative tasks related to Hours of Service requirements, hazardous materials, rule violations and other reports.
- Contacts the Federal Railroad Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Accident Investigation Team (AIT) for accidents and emergencies, and coordinates with internal staff, police, fire departments and other government agencies in emergency situations.
- Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
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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 Dispatcher
POSTING OPENS : January 23, 2025
POSTING CLOSES : February 9, 2025
We will consider all applications for this position until the close date of February 9, 25. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences 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
