Central Control Operator

All About You • Newark, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Control Operator (CCO) Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark, NJ Union Position | Starting Pay $25.76/hr | Certification Rate $28.55/hr | Overtime Eligible | 24/7 Operations. At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility, we offer our customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide. Could you be the full-time Central Control Operator (CCO) at Newark Liberty International Airport we're looking for? This role is a mission-critical environment that keeps millions of passengers moving safely. Take on a new challenge and apply your operations, dispatching, or control center expertise in a fast-paced airport transportation environment. Working alongside dedicated operations and maintenance professionals, you'll help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient movement of passengers throughout Newark Liberty International Airport's automated transportation system. In this role, you'll monitor train operations, support service delivery, coordinate maintenance access, manage power distribution activities, respond to operational incidents, and communicate with multiple stakeholders to keep service running safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or related field
• Experience in operations, dispatching, transportation, logistics, utilities, manufacturing, airport operations, military operations, emergency services, or similar environments
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight schedules
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Safety-sensitive position
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Successful completion of required entry assessments
• Successful completion of a 10-year background investigation
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operation

Responsibilities

• Safely managing train movements and daily transportation operations
• Monitoring control systems and operating conditions
• Supporting incident response and service recovery efforts
• Coordinating work permits and access for maintenance teams
• Maintaining clear and effective radio and operational communications
• Following established safety rules, procedures, and operating standards

Benefits

• Starting pay of $25.76 per hour
• Pay increase to $28.55 per hour upon successful completion of required training and CCO certification
• Union-represented position
• Overtime eligible (non-exempt position)
• Paid training and certification program
• Stable, long-term career with a global transportation leader
• Opportunities for career growth in operations, supervision, and transportation management
• Additional benefits and programs available under the applicable collective bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree