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| Rail Yard Master | |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Three years of experience as a Train Operator are required. Employees must have achieved an overall rating of satisfactory or above on the performance evaluation covering the most recent rating period; Two years of mass transportation operational experience in a bus, rail, peoplemover, or related passenger services environment to include one year as a supervisor or Transit Instructor are required. Employees must have achieved an overall rating of satisfactory or above on the performance evaluation covering the most recent rating period; or Associate's degree. Two years of mass transportation operational experience in a bus, rail, peoplemover, or related passenger services environment are required. Employees must have achieved an overall rating of satisfactory or above on the performance evaluation covering the most recent rating period. Employees may be required to work split shifts.The MDTA classification of Rail Yard Master performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations. Proof of education and work experience to meet minimum qualifications must be presented and will be verified. | |
| Job Specifications | |
| NATURE OF WORK
This is specialized rail yard dispatching work in a rail transportation system. Employees in this class are responsible for coordinating, monitoring and directing all rail vehicle movements in a rail yard area. Duties include routing trains over switches, issuing Train Orders for the safe movement of work vehicles, coordinating work with various supervisory employees related to vehicle availability and train movements, and controlling the traction power system within the rail yard and test tracks. Independent judgment is exercised in assuring the safe and efficient control and operation of rail vehicles in the rail yard area and in entering the mainline. Supervision is received from a technical and administrative superior who reviews work for effective control and coordination of rail yard operations.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Controls all rail operations within rail yard storage and shop areas; assures proper routing of trains over switches using established operating rules and safety precautions and procedures to facilitate train movements. Coordinates yard operations with supervisors concerning inspection requirements, schedule requirements and vehicle availability. Coordinates yard operations with operational supervisors concerning train movements and entry of work vehicles on the mainline. Exercises responsibility for the issuance of Train Orders governing the safe movement of work vehicles over mainline or yard tracks. Assists in the training of new employees as required. Controls the traction power system within the yard and test tracks, and all emergency telephones and fire alarms. Coordinates work with supervisors relative to the proper and timely assignment of Rail Attendants to specific trains in the storage area, prior to their placement into passenger service. Maintains a variety of logs and records. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of the operating rules, regulations, procedures, and safety practices applicable to rail yard train movements. Considerable knowledge of rail yard transit operations and yard and shop facilities. Considerable knowledge of controls and equipment used for track and traction-power within a rail yard. Knowledge of emergency situations and applicable procedures for rail yard operations. Knowledge of logs and records required in the area of assignment. Ability to direct train movements in a rail yard safely and efficiently according to established operating rules and regulations. Ability to react promptly and correctly under emergency conditions. Ability to coordinate work with other transit system employees engaged in rail yard shop operations. Ability to operate controls and equipment used in rail yard operations. Ability to keep accurate logs and records. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
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