LRT - Operations Technical Training Specialist - River Line

The specifications outlined are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. The specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Presents operational training programs and plans to new / current River LINE operation and maintenance of revenue equipment. Qualifies, certifies, instructs and re-instructs personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of revenue equipment as required.
• Identifies, analyzes and provides feedback as to specific training needs for Operating and Maintenance personnel.
• Supervise operations on an as-needed basis to ensure compliance with Rules, Instructions, Bulletins, General Orders, Procedures, etc. Prepares / submits reports to respective Unit Heads that documents issue’s relative to performance.
• Researches problems and aids management in solving unique and / or recurring operating problems / issues. Provides recommendations for changes / enhancements to operating rules / procedures.
• Assists MOE and MOW staff with developing or improving procedures pertaining to basic Light Rail vehicle and infrastructure maintenance troubleshooting techniques in an effort to assist assigned personnel with routine inspection / maintenance and the mitigation of systems related service disruptions.
• Assists all units on an as-needed basis with investigating performance related complaints to determine cause and provides recommendations towards possible solutions. Monitors the implementation of accepted solutions.
• Participates in Tiger Team incident / accident investigations on an as-needed basis.
• Qualifies new and current LRT Operators, MOE and MOW personnel on system physical characteristics, mainline, Trenton Layover Facility (TLF), Burlington Mid-line yards.
• Trains personnel on powered industrial equipment and other commercial equipment / vehicles as needed.
• Re-qualifies Operators on Bus Operation and Farebox in association with preparation for programmed outages.
• Performs observational safety efficiency checks on all personnel engaged in the performance of safety sensitive tasks as required; provides observational feedback to the affected personnel as needed.
• Designs, develops and presents technical training programs for River LINE employees.
• Trains / qualifies non-River LINE personnel on River LINE on-track safety rules in conjunction with the performance of work or River LINE right-of-way in concert with River LINE rules / procedures and personnel.

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