Rail Operations Controller

Job description

Basic Function Responsible for overseeing safe, efficient, and reliable rail operation along the METRORail system by controlling, monitoring, and overseeing LRT Operators, Field Supervisors, maintenance personnel, contractors, scheduling revenue service, special train movements, and special events. This is a professional traffic management position of a challenging nature, which requires extensive supervisory skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures. Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Informs maintenance personnel and public utility entities of equipment defects or structural problems and coordinates efforts to repair. - Maintains two-way radio communications with LRT Operators, Field Supervisors, maintenance, and other personnel in accordance with FCC regulations during revenue & non-revenue service operations. - Monitors train movement on the mainline, including revenue trains, test trains, student training, and special event service. - Adjusts service levels and headways as dictated by operating conditions and passenger loads. - C...