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Description

Have you ever dreamt of being behind the controls of a 100,000-pound train?
Do you also thrive in an environment demanding constant awareness of your surroundings? Can you stay calm and communicative in critical situations? Above all, are you passionate about serving the community and committed to safety?
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to consider a career as a Light Rail Vehicle Operator.
Tri Met is the public transportation agency of the Portland metro area. As a Light Rail Vehicle Operator, your primary duty is the smooth operation of trains on our iconic MAX Light Rail system. Every day you get people to where they want to go and help keep our region moving.
Historically, becoming a Light Rail Vehicle Operator required demonstrated experience as a Bus Operator. As the first external opening to the public, this is a new and unique opportunity to get in the driver's seat faster than before!
If you’re looking for a fun, exciting and rewarding career that enhances the culture and livability of our region, join us and help lead the way!

Essential Functions

Operate Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) safely, governed by the Operations Command Center (OCC) and line supervision in accordance with Tri Met Rail Operations Procedures. Provide safe and exceptional customer service to Tri Met's riders. Report all safety and reliability concerns to the OCC upon identification.

1. Operate Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) safely, governed by the Operations Command Center (OCC) and Line Supervision subject to Tri Met Rail Operations Procedures, Rules, Bulletins, Train Orders, Schedules, Wayside Signal, Interlocking and Radio telephone communications.

2. Maintain complete up-to-date Rail Operations Rule Book and knowledge of all Safety Operating Procedures.

3. Inspect LRV equipment according to procedures and instruction, reporting defects observed while inspecting or during operations to the OCC.

4. Follow necessary steps to restore service by manipulating various LRV components to enable defective train to move, or manually align switches to change or reverse direction of route.

5. Adhere to operating schedule as closely as possible, reporting any change of two minutes or more to the OCC.

6. Comply with Rail Operations Procedures pertaining to Wayside Signals and Interlockings; report all red signal over-run or interlocking rule violations and any observed or suspected wayside signal or interlocking equipment malfunction to the OCC.

7. Take temporary charge during an emergency situation, report the condition to the OCC, protect and calm passengers, use emergency equipment as necessary.

8. Prepare required reporting paperwork and perform all related duties as required by the Rail Transportation Department.

9. Other duties as assigned by Rail Transportation Department and/or a member of management.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

One (1) year in a customer service role providing face to face instructions and clarifying information with ability to solve problems and resolve customer inquiries is required.

One (1) year in the transportation industry transporting people or products required.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to learn and operate the LRV and all related equipment in a safe manner and satisfactorily complete Tri Met's Rail Operator Training Program for Certification.

2. Ability to learn and comply with Rail Operation Procedures, Schedules, Wayside Signals, Interlockings and communication equipment.

3. Ability to concentrate, anticipate and react one-hundred percent of the time while operating a light rail vehicle, in accordance with established Rail Best Practices.

4. Ability to convey information orally in a clear manner, and to understand oral and written instructions. Read, write and communicate in English.

5. Ability to obtain a CDL permit post-conditional offer of employment and prior to start date, and ability to obtain CDL upon completion of training.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the elderly, persons with disabilities and/or other vulnerable populations.

7. Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance, report regularly to work and on time.

8. Willingness and ability to work various hours, including early morning and late night shifts, split shifts, weekends, holidays and split days off.

9. Ability to pass the required post-offer, job-related physical and drug screen for the position, and meet ongoing requirements.

Type of Position /Grade/FLSA
Union, Non-Exempt, Regular, Full-Time. Starting wage: $29.18 per hour. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.

Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

• Application Review
• Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or email documents to lightrailjobs@trimet.org.
• Verification of High School diploma or GED
• Job Orientation / Supplemental Tests
• Panel Interview
• Criminal Background Check / Reference Check
• DOT Medical Examinations & Drug Screening
• CDL Class "A or B" Permit or License

Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

Tri Met is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly and people with disabilities.

ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, Tri Met will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If Tri Met's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.

Medical Plan Options

• Regence Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Union PPO 90/10 - Deductible: $150 Individual/$300 Family; Office Visit: 10%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $1,650 Individual/$4,950 Family; Prescription Drugs: $5 Generic/$15 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.

All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.

Dental Plan Options

• Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
• Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.

Coverage Effective Date
Full-time Employees - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage is effective the first of the month following your date of employment.
Mini-run Operators - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Medical and Dental Rates

Effective January 1, 2024

Regence Union 90/10 PPO
Employee: $ 166.98
Employee & Spouse: $ 350.64
Employee & Child(ren): $ 292.18
Employee & Family: $ 467.56

Regence Union 80/20 PPO
Employee: $ 45.06
Employee & Spouse: $ 94.64
Employee & Child(ren): $ 78.86
Employee & Family: $ 126.18

Regence Union HSA
Employee: $ 0.00
Employee & Spouse: $ 0.00
Employee & Child(ren): $ 0.00
Employee & Family: $ 0.00

Regence Union HSA Employer Contribution
Employee: $ 69.52
Employee & Spouse: $ 145.94
Employee & Child(ren): $ 121.66
Employee & Family: $ 194.60

Kaiser Permanente EPO
Employee: $ 47.20
Employee & Spouse: $ 94.42
Employee & Child(ren): $ 84.98
Employee & Family: $ 141.62

Delta Dental of Oregon
Employee: $ 3.24
Employee & Spouse: $ 6.12
Employee & Child(ren): $ 5.94
Employee & Family: $ 8.90

Kaiser Dental
Employee: $ 2.74
Employee & Spouse: $ 5.02
Employee & Child(ren): $ 6.16
Employee & Family: $ 9.24

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
• Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.

Disability Insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Tri Met provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment. These benefits are fully paid by Tri Met.
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.
Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:
Hospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.
Critical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.
Accident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.
All full-time employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their first 120 (one hundred twenty) calendar day probationary period.

Mini-run operators their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their 6 (six) month probationary period.

• Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.

TEI Membership
Tri Met's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for Tri Met employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.

Please note: Full Time (FT) & Mini Run Operator (MRO) employees receive a security ID badge and are eligible to join TEI immediately upon hire. The spouse or domestic partner, however, does not receive a spouse ID badge until after the employee has successfully completed their probationary period. At the end of the probationary period, Tri Met spouse identification badges will be issued to the employee's spouse or eligible domestic partner at the employee's request. Once the spouse/domestic partner receives their ID badge, they will be able to join TEI.

NOTICE: The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by Tri Met. This information is subject to change at any time.