Streetcar Operator- OCSC

HerzogSanta Ana, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking Streetcar Operators in Santa Ana, CA to join our team. The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. This position is responsible for the operation of the streetcar in a safe and efficient manner within established rules, schedules, regulations, procedures and providing professional and courteous customer service. New hires should expect to work late nights, weekends and holidays exclusively as seniority dictates. May be required to work on an “on-call” basis. New hires must successfully complete HTSI provided training programs for operating rules, track access, standard operating procedures, safety, vehicle operations, minor troubleshooting, and basic customer service. May work with vehicle manufacturer to provide movement of vehicles within the yard and shop area and on the mainline or mainline extension(s) for vehicle burn-in and pre-revenue operations training. Act as incident commander as needed or until relieved. Informs Operations Control Center of operating status of equipment and any observed defects. Performs pre-departure inspection in accordance with established procedures for streetcar preparation for service and reports any observations to supervisory staff. Observes and immediately reports to supervisory staff all operational hazards. Observes and reports defects along the alignment. Receives and transmits messages by hand-held or train-based two-way radio for operation. Provides manual on-board announcements at regular intervals informing passengers of incidents that cause delays to streetcar movement. Prepares daily trip reports and defect reports upon completion of duty. Participate in the hazard identification and resolution process. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record for the past 5 years.
  • Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
  • Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
  • This position requires you to pass and maintain a DOT medical evaluation to drive a Herzog commercial vehicle.
  • Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

  • Rail Transit Operator experience is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Operation of the streetcar in a safe and efficient manner within established rules, schedules, regulations, procedures and providing professional and courteous customer service.
  • Reports for duty at the MSF or any other designated location along the system in the prescribed uniform with a neat and well-groomed appearance.
  • Make station and other on-board PA announcements as required.
  • May be required to work on an “on-call” basis.
  • Successfully complete HTSI provided training programs for operating rules, track access, standard operating procedures, safety, vehicle operations, minor troubleshooting, and basic customer service.
  • May work with vehicle manufacturer to provide movement of vehicles within the yard and shop area and on the mainline or mainline extension(s) for vehicle burn-in and pre-revenue operations training.
  • Act as incident commander as needed or until relieved.
  • Informs Operations Control Center of operating status of equipment and any observed defects.
  • Performs pre-departure inspection in accordance with established procedures for streetcar preparation for service and reports any observations to supervisory staff.
  • Observes and immediately reports to supervisory staff all operational hazards.
  • Observes and reports defects along the alignment.
  • Receives and transmits messages by hand-held or train-based two-way radio for operation.
  • Provides manual on-board announcements at regular intervals informing passengers of incidents that cause delays to streetcar movement.
  • Prepares daily trip reports and defect reports upon completion of duty.
  • Participate in the hazard identification and resolution process.
  • Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
  • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical and dental coverage
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