Prior work experience with movement authority and protect authority, including procedures for blocking tracks, switches and signals.
#Train dispatcher 3.5 territories code
Prior work experience with the operation of the railroad with an understanding of the railroad's operating and safety rules, including General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), and all applicable federal regulations is preferred.A minimum of (2) years of work experience with Computer Aided Dispatch systems or radio control devices.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Education and Experience No formal supervisory responsibilities.Receive general oversight from departmental supervisory roles.Handle a variety of administrative tasks related to Hours of Service requirements, hazardous materials, rule violations and other reports.Perform testing and data input for increased usage and placement of PTC.Maintain records of train movements, track assignments, maintenance activities and other events.Manage unplanned events to protect the safety of the public, railroad employees and railroad property.Protect engineering forces for maintenance activities on controlled tracks.Schedule the routing and movement of trains to provide for safe, timely meets.Monitor radios and telephones, communicating with railroad personnel regarding train and track information.Communicate bulletins and warrants to train personnel and maintenance of way personnel.Keep all connecting regions, terminals, adjoining territories and stations informed of any movement for which they are concerned.Control and direct the movement of trains, authorizing occupancy of the main track and sidings for train operations, track inspection and maintenance personnel.Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.ĮSSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. TO APPLY: This recruitment will have a review of applications beginning October 15, 2019. This is a classified position represented by Amalgamated Transit Union per the Collective Bargaining Agreement dated Febru– December 31, 2022. SCRRA also has implemented Positive Train Control on its CTC territories. The majority of the SCRRA network is Central Traffic Control (CTC) with some track warrant (TWC) territories. SCRRA Dispatchers, in addition to dispatching Metrolink trains, dispatch Amtrak's intercity trains, and BNSF and UP freight trains on SCRRA territories. All dispatchers are covered under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The RRB is an independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government. The Dispatching Operations Division is covered under the United States Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). The scheduled hours of this position vary and will include days or nights any day of the week, including holidays. Dispatch is a 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year operation. May operate teletypewriter to transmit messages to freight offices or other points along line.The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), operator of the METROLINK Commuter Rail System, is seeking a Train Dispatcher who will dispatch trains, other vehicles/equipment that travel on the rail, and protect individuals who work on or near the track. May chart train movements on graph to estimate arrival times at specified points. Records time each train reaches specified point, time messages are given or received, and name of person giving or receiving message. Talks by telephone with crewmembers to relay changes in train orders and schedules, and to receive notification of emergency stops, delays, or accidents. Reroutes trains or signals locomotive engineer to stop train or change speed according to traffic conditions. Operates controls to activate track switches and traffic signals. Monitors ctc panelboard that indicates location of trains by lights that illuminate as train passes specified positions on. Coordinates railroad traffic on specified section of line from ctc (centralized-traffic-control) unit that electrically activates track switches and signals: reads train orders and schedules to familiarize self with scheduled runs, destination of trains, times of arrivals and departures, and priority of trains.