HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT

Light Rail Vehicle Operator Trainee - $9.00 hour during training $13.99 hour after graduation - Operates Agency trains consisting of light rail vehicles (LRV’s), assuming responsibility for the safety of Agency customers and equipment; performs routine vehicle inspections to ensure proper operation (such as a pre-trip radio check, lamp test, cycling of doors, and check of destination signs, etc.). Communicates appropriate information to customers, Controller/Dispatcher and others designated to receive such information. Answers customer inquiries and maintains a courteous and friendly demeanor with all HRT customers. Work following Agency transportation guidelines, operating rules and procedures. Inspects, prepares for operation and/or reports vehicle defects found during routine vehicle inspection, to ensure safe and serviceable conditions. Reports these problems or defects to the Operation Control Center (OCC). Operates LRV in revenue service in a safe manner in accordance with operating rules and procedures, maintaining appropriate speed and distance from preceding vehicles, boards and alights passengers. Operates switches through controls or manually, as circumstances may warrant, ensuring correct routing; performs operations necessary to restore movement by trouble-shooting problem conditions. Announces all special and station stops; provides proper information to customers requesting it; makes special announcements as requested. Notifies OCC of any emergency situation on or near right-of-way (ROW) or of service disruption, requesting appropriate additional instruction or assistance as required. Guides and assists customers to access alternate bus service in the event of a service disruption. Performs flagging duties during emergency situations, such as collisions, derailments or vehicle breakdowns. Maintains knowledge of HRT bus and light rail system in order to provide routine information and direction to our customers. Produces written reports of witnessed incidents as well as accidents, incidents and unusual conditions in which there has been direct or indirect involvement or that affect the movement of trains or the condition of Agency property. RequirementsRequired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions: Must be able pass LRV Operator training pre-screening quiz with 85% or higher. Must be able pass all quiz/test associated with LRV Operator training course with 85% or higher with 100% on signal test and re-qualify as directed. Ability to learn the HRT’s Transit System, including the, safety regulations and guidelines; train and bus service schedules and fare structures. Ability to learn troubleshooting of HRT’s Light Rail Vehicles. Ability to read and understand training materials, operating manuals and operating and safety rules directives. Training and/or Education: Graduation from high school or GED Required Experience: Internal candidates must have a minimum of 2 years transportation experience. External candidates must have a minimum of 2 years transportation experience. Licenses or Certificates: Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and be able to qualify for a Class B CDL or CDL permit with Air Brake and P endorsement without a J restriction Physical Demands: The demands include balancing, eye-hand coordination, gripping, lifting, stooping, squatting, walking, carry object (20lb), push/ http://careers.hamptonroads.com/jobs/light-rail-vehicle-operator-trainee-norfolk-virginia-23510-59855939-d?contextType=featured