November 21, 2007 in Opportunities & Employment
Part-Time Bus Operator Trainees
Req. No: R02600
Salary: $12.85/hr
Education: High school diploma preferred but not required.
Must be 21 years of age.
Work Experience:
Minimum three (3) years general work experience to include driving experience and customer service experience.
Minimum of two (2) years continuous employment in a direct public contact position is preferred.
Basic Function:
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Under general supervision, the Bus Operator drives METRO Buses to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedules, charters and special services.
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Bus Operators are expected to interact with passengers in a courteous and helpful manner.
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Bus Operators are also expected to perform pre-trip inspections of assigned bus.
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This will require the ability to bend, kneel, squat, and twist safely. Pre-trip inspections also require the ability to balance oneself, climb, and strongly grip objects.
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Bus Operators must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and push objects such as doors, windows, emergency hatches, wheelchair lifts.
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Approximately 99% of the work schedule will be spent sitting down. Length of sitting period is based on the schedule.
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Work assignments are based on seniority; therefore work hours will be varied and may include a period of unpaid time between morning and afternoon assignments.
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Days off are also based on seniority.
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Split days off are a strong likelihood.
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OTHER FACTORS: Bus Operators may encounter irregular working hours, heavy traffic and patron’s diverse backgrounds. Under such conditions, they are still expected to operate Authority vehicles safely and on time.
For additional information and to apply online please visit METRO’s website at www.ridemetro.org
When applying for this position please indicate the Job Title and requisition number R02600.
For further information contact:
America Anguiano, Staffing Representative
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street, Houston, TX
713-739-4619
November 20, 2007 in Opportunities & Employment
Position Description
Responsible for providing analytical support and statistical reporting to Rail Maintenance division. Research and analyze statistical data, data base reports, budget, etc. which provide complex qualitative and quantitative information and reports regarding rail maintenance efficiencies and operational statistics. In addition responsibilities will require research information with interfacing data base systems; SEMA Maintenance System and the PRISM Materials Management.
• Designs, develops and utilizes statistical and financial models for the analysis of departmental activities including service quality performance statistics, departmental resource utilization indexes, and cause and effect studies.
• Conducts analyses to monitor and improve efficiencies and effectiveness of Rail Vehicle Maintenance and MOW sections.
• Creates and utilizes decision support computer modeling tools to process large amounts of data for the use in analysis.
• Makes clear, supported and concise recommendations to management in both formal and informal environments.
• Conducts analyses to monitor and improve efficiencies and effectiveness of Rail Vehicle Maintenance and MOW sections
• Maintains and updates status to reflect production and inactivity due to maintenance support problems.
• Prepares quarterly financial forecasts and identifies open issues.
• Assures production accounting (man-hours).
For further information contact:
Satori Samuda, Staffing Representative
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street, Houston, TX
713-758-7884 -Fax
ss39@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
November 20, 2007 in Opportunities & Employment
Position Description
Responsible for the real time oversight and coordination of train movement, maintenance and Central Control activities on the METRORail system. This is a hands-on working manager position which will require the performing of daily administrative functions as well as assisting with the duties of Rail Operations Controllers. Has total authority over all train/vehicle movement, contractor and maintenance activities that occur along the METRO Rail system.
Supervises the activities of the Rail Operations Controllers in their responsibilities and in the enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures and Rules.
Trains, instructs and assists Rail Operation Controllers with Standard Operating Rules and Procedures.
Interviews, selects, evaluates, counsels, disciplines subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
Develops and implements delay management strategies and coordinate alternative operating plans with the Bus Dispatch Office, Paratransit, METRO Police and internal/external agencies.
For further information contact:
Satori Samuda, Staffing Representative
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street, Houston, TX
713-758-7884 -Fax
ss39@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
November 19, 2007 in Opportunities & Employment
Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking a Design Build Construction Manager in Houston, Texas.
Position Description:
- Oversee METRO Solutions construction work. Ensure the various projects meet METRO’s organizational objectives. Provide problem solving capabilities to resolve project issues. Promote integrated project team approach from project start to completion to all project team members including but not limited to other METRO departments, Facility Provider, other contractors, etc. Represent METRO as needed with various stakeholders to meet METRO’s organizational objectives.
- Provides technical evaluation and negotiation support necessary to resolve construction claims brought against METRO; ensures facility provider(s) are maintaining safety standards and QA/QC standards.
- Coordinate construction work to ensure compliance with METRO procedures.
- Responsible for approving scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for various construction projects; assuring each assigned project meets contract requirements.
For further information contact:
Thuyvi Vinh
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Tv03@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
November 19, 2007 in Opportunities & Employment
Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking a Traffic and Transportation Engineering Director in Houston, Texas.
Position Description:
- Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations.
- Responsible for preparing department budgets, strategic department planning and managing staff issues.
- Responsible for the overall implementation of traffic and transportation–related tasks and for the supervision of involved staff.
- Must be able to direct others in the review and monitoring of activities being conducted by traffic consultants under contract to METRO involved in the above-related tasks.
Functions in the lead role and directs department activities for Traffic Engineering analyses, transportation planning and roadway geometric design in the support of preliminary planning, conceptual development, engineering design and construction of METRO transit-related projects and intelligent transportation systems associated with HOV lanes operations. For further information contact:
Thuyvi Vinh
Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Tv03@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
November 19, 2007 in Opportunities & Employment
The Metropolitan Transit Authority, Harris County TX is looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of LVR Technician.
Position Description
Responsible for preventative maintenance repair, running maintenance repair and heavy maintenance repair on light rail vehicles. Duties include troubleshooting, testing and repairing of complex light rail systems, sub-systems and circuits to line replaceable unit level up to including diagnosing to board replacement level. Assists the LRV Maintenance Supervisors and Project Management Team on failure analysis and fault isolation to resolve complex electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues with the light rail vehicles systems, sub-systems with the use of portable test equipment, and laptop diagnostic and test Software application. Works closely with the METRO Project Management Team during testing, commissioning and acceptance of New Metro Light Rail Vehicles.
For further information contact:
Satori Samuda, Staffing Representative
Metropolitan Transit Authority
713-758-7888-Fax
ss39@ridemetro.org
www.ridemetro.org
