Location
Honolulu, HI | United States
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Description
About Us:
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.
Accountabilities:
Train Operator during emergency situations shall have direct responsibility for the safe, timely and proper operation of Honolulu Rail multi-unit rail service cars in accordance with the rules, regulations and special instructions governing such operation. They operate rail cars in revenue and non-revenue service, and in yard or terminal service; may prepare trains for service and switch cars in yards; in revenue service, convey passengers over assigned routes; may open and close doors in stations and terminals; may make announcements.
Under general supervision, the Train Operator will:
• Operates trains as required for service and testing
• Provide direct, front line customer service to Hitachi Rail customers, including listening to, understanding and offering solutions to customers' questions, concerns, and complaints
• Offer customers accurate, helpful travel and transit system-related information
• Explain to customers various options and policies
• Observe and report on overall train conditions, including failures, outages, defects, emergency response situations, and unusual or suspicious occurrences
• Direct customers during busy peak times
• Assist with emergency station and train evacuations
• Request police and/or medical assistance, as needed; and perform related work.
• Other duties as assigned
Train Operators will required to work rotating shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Some of the physical activities performed by Train Operators and environmental conditions experienced are: working outside; working on noisy, environmentally exposed rail platforms; communicating with passengers over loud background noises; working in spaces with occasionally elevated dust/dirt levels/construction and testing debris; and walking/riding up and down stairways, ramps, climbing onto trains from ground level using a stirrup, and activating/deactivating escalators/elevators.
Required skills:
• Excellent customer service skill
• Five (5)+ years of experience in customer service leading people
• Ability to use computers and tablets
• Able to distinguish colors
Desired Skills/ Knowledge:
• Five or more years of experience of customer service
• Previous rail and bus transportation driving or CDL B
• Second language skills desired but not required.
Required Education:
• High School or equivalent
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are 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, disability, age, or veteran status.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers! Have a glance at our LinkedIn page
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