Light Rail Controller/ Dispatcher
CurrentEssential Job Functions:• Ensure that the agency's safety procedures, policies and rules are followed by all HRT employees, Non-HRT personnel and visitors that transcend the right-of-way.• Approves monitors and coordinates all maintenance activities along the right-of-way.• Directs the troubleshooting of defective equipment and coordinates the replacement of LRVs with LRV Maintenance.• Report delays and problems promptly and take appropriate actions to correct performance and maintain established schedules.• Enter daily rail activities into various databases, logs and turn-over documents.• Directs, instructs, assigns and assist Rail Operators in proper rail operating rules and procedures.• Direct all rail vehicle movement along the alignment ROW.• Develop and implement procedures and schedules to regulate the activities of light rail vehicle operators: assist in the developing and implementing performance standards for light rail operators and evaluate employee productivity and performance against established standards.• Performs all mark-ups (runs, vacation, holiday, line, extra board).• Complete payroll as needed.• Assist in the preparation of safety procedures, rules and regulations for light rail operations; participate in emergency situations involving vehicles, equipment and passengers: notify appropriate persons in the event of emergency.• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.• Responsible for maintaining a general awareness of HRT’s EMS• Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance to HRT’s Environmental Policy, relevant EMS Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Management Plan• Prepare and/or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc.• Performs other duties as assigned