Light Rail Vehicle Operator 1

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Join us as a Light Rail Vehicle Operator, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Camden, NJ.

To provide safe, reliable, and comfortable service to the public by operating scheduled and unscheduled Light Rail Vehicles in compliance with all Operating Rules, Safety Rules, Special Instructions and Operating Procedures. 

- Conducting, documenting, and reporting all required daily pre-trip and end of trip inspections/tests on their assigned Light Rail Vehicle 

- The safe operation of their assigned Light Rail Vehicle, including compliance with all signals, highway warning devices. speeds ad station stops.

- Making appropriate announcements and notifications to passengers while safely operating over the 34-mile alignment

- Being familiar with and keeping in their possession an itinerary of their assigned runs and monitoring and adhering to time schedules

- Acting as frontline point of contact with customers and being respectful and considerate in their behavior with passengers, complying with all      passenger relations procedures 

- Servicing LRVs, including fueling, sanding, washing, and inspecting, as well as troubleshooting of basic LRV mechanical issues

- Compliance with federal regulations, including requirements for certification and hours of service, drug & alcohol testing, and passing required examinations on rules, physical layout of the railroad, and train handling both prior to qualification and at 3-year intervals.

Competencies & Skills

• Able to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable making decisions in high pressure, time sensitive situations
• Comfortable issuing instructions to employees of various crafts to allow for safe operation and maintenance activities
• Required by federal regulation to undergo hearing and vision acuity testing under 49 CFR Part 240

Required by federal regulation to be subjected to a driving background check under 49 CFR Part 240; must be in possession of a valid driver’s license with three years clean driving experience

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.