Real-Time Rail Control Room Operator (Subway/Light Rail)

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Retirement plans

Career development

Advancement opportunities

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Maryland Transit Administration is seeking a dedicated Control Room Controller for Metro Subway or Light Rail operations. You will work in the Control Center, performing real-time monitoring and decision-making to ensure safe, reliable rail service for Marylanders.

The role requires rotating shifts in a 24-hour operation. Candidates should have a transit/rail background and be able to coordinate with field teams to maintain schedules and service continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in a transit system and/or transportation operation; at least 1 year in a rail environment.
• Selective Qualification recruitments may apply for additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage train movements using the Central Supervisory Control System.
• Adjust routes and track alignments across Mainline, Yard storage tracks, and Yard transition areas.
• Coordinate with Yard personnel to launch, sequence, and maintain daily train schedules.
• Communicate with field supervisors and managers regarding operational issues, service impacts, and safety concerns.
• Monitor power substations, facilities, and SCADA to ensure system reliability.
• Handle alert notifications, data entry, and communications essential to maintaining service continuity.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

Maryland Transit Administration is seeking a dedicated Control Room Controller for Metro Subway or Light Rail operations. You will work in the Control Center, performing real-time monitoring and decision-making to ensure safe, reliable rail service for Marylanders.

The role requires rotating shifts in a 24-hour operation. Candidates should have a transit/rail background and be able to coordinate with field teams to maintain schedules and service continuity.