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ALSTOM
Train Dispatcher
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What they do
A Transportation Traffic Controller monitors vehicle movement at airports, seaports, rail yards and stations, and large distribution centers. Monitors the takeoff and landing routes and schedules for airplanes at a commercial airport or military airbase. Coordinates the movement of large merchant vessels or cruise ships in and out of port.
$107,104 / year median in Florida
+1% projected growth
Job Description
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time onsite Train Dispatcher in Sanford, US we're looking for? Join us as a Train Dispatcher and you will be looking at a career-defining role based in Sanford, FL. Dispatchers use computers and radio communications to control the safe movement of trains throughout specified rail network. The Dispatchers constantly monitor train movement and conditions affecting their movement, taking immediate action when necessary. In you role as a Train Dispatcher, you will: Interpret and apply operating and safety rules under the FRA, exercise good judgment, analyze problems and take corrective action when necessary. Identify and distinguish colors displayed on a video monitor and video display in order to read track labels, switch indicator lights and other safety sensitive indications. Communicate with personnel on weather or any other conditions affecting train movement. Remotely control track switches and traffic signals and apply and remove blocking devices. Other responsibilities include for keeping travel records, logs and schedules. As our ideal candidate :