Rail Traffic Controller Trainee

The Rail Traffic Controller Trainee completes WMATA’s Rail Traffic Controller course to serve in the Metro Integrated Command & Communications Center. Trains to uphold safety, trust, and accountability while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the rail system. Learns to assess information from multiple sources, make real-time decisions, and coordinate responses to incidents such as derailments or equipment failures. Develops skills to manage rail service restoration, emergency communications, and support special event operations under WMATA rules and safety standards. Principal Job Duties Rail Traffic Management Learns how to communicate with various rail yards to ensure that the proper number of rail cars are available for each day's service. Learns how to receive reports from train operators and station managers on accidents, disabled trains, sick/injured customers, intoxicated/disorderly customers, assaults, robberies and other occurrences. Learns how to monitor the status of various systems and devices related to rail operations, such as: interlockings, Automatic Train Control, CB-EMIS, A/C and Traction Power Substations, ventilation fans, drainage pumps, fire alarms, Intrusion Detection Warning (IDW) alarms and intrusion alarms. Learns how to monitor the status of various systems and devices related to rail operations, such as: interlockings, Automatic Train Control, CB-EMIS, A/C and Traction Power Substations, ventilation fans, drainage pumps, fire alarms, Intrusion Detection Warning (IDW) alarms and intrusion alarms. Learns how to monitor and exercise continuous and complete control over Roadway Maintenance Machines (maintenance units). on the mainline. Emergency Response Learns to follow the operating procedures for dispatching supervisors, Metro Transit Police, local police/fire department or other related supporting agencies. Learns how to coordinate with Car Maintenance and the appropriate towers for replacement of defective trains. Procedural Compliance Learns how to operate an Advanced Information Management (AIM) console to correct rail system alarm conditions in accordance to the Metrorail Safety Rules and Procedures Handbook (MSRPH) and Standard Operations Procedures. Cooperates with the MICC Assistant Operations Manager, Rail Supervisors, Car Maintenance, Systems Maintenance, Metro Transit Police, Emergency Management, Fire Liaisons, and other WMATA offices, as well as local police and fire departments to address adverse conditions or reported problems, emergencies and incidents within the Rail System. Learns the process of how to grants employees permission to enter the roadway for inspection and repair activity in accordance with roadway worker protection rules to support state of good repair. Learns how to manage single tracking and system segment shutdowns to create safe work areas and moves work equipment to worksites to also support state of good repair. Learns how to monitor and exercise continuous and complete control over movement of Roadway Maintenance Machines (maintenance units) on the mainline. Monitors closely and directs all manual movements of trains on the mainline. Coordination and Collaboration Coordinates with Maintenance Operations and Communications Section to effectively manage the Right of Way and efficiently relay information. Communicates information concisely with internal and external stakeholders and provides timely updates on an as needed basis. Learns how to laisse with the MICC Assistant Operations Manager, Rail Supervisors, Car Maintenance, Systems Maintenance, Metro Transit Police, Emergency Management, Fire Liaisons and other WMATA offices as well as, local police and fire departments to address adverse conditions or reported problems, emergencies and incidents within the Rail System. Learns how to respond to incoming communications (e.g., radio calls) from Train Operators, Field Supervision, Terminal Supervisors, Interlocking Operators, Station Managers, and o…

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