West Virginia University · 14 hours ago
PRT Systems Operator - Facilities & Services
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking applications for a PRT Systems Operator to maintain safe and reliable transportation for the community. The role involves operating the Personal Rapid Transit System and ensuring passenger safety through monitoring and coordination with maintenance personnel.
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Responsibilities
Utilize the computer-based train control system (CBTC) and its various sub-systems including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to safely operate the West Virginia University Personal Rapid Transit System (PRT). Use established policies and procedures to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of system passengers. Responsible for utilizing the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) and Automated Fare Collection System (AFC) to control access to the PRT Guideway and other facilities. Coordinate the response of all maintenance personnel during anomalous situations, and the application and removal of system power. Ensure passenger safety and security by utilizing the closed-circuit television (CCTV) and APIS systems to monitor and safely control all station platform areas and guideway
Observe/identify visually and through central control detection equipment of potentially unsafe conditions or other problems. Review and reference advanced system manuals to determine operational plans of action to deal with any system anomalies. Respond decisively and quickly to avoid incidents on the guideway, platforms, and other locations within the PRT. Provide passenger assistance through the use of public address and phone systems, on the platforms and inside the vehicles. Maintain logs of operational activities and complete system reports as directed. As necessary, direct supplemental WVU buses to support downtime or other operational disruptions through the proper route selection and allocation of buses
Support all maintenance activities within the System through coordination with maintenance personnel. They are responsible for completing all WVU PRT, WVDOT, and FTA required documentation. Responsible for routine personal computer maintenance, troubleshooting and coordinating system updates with PRT Engineering staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in one or more of the following: Transit systems operations, Computer system operations, Computer system applications programming or operations, Electronic systems design, testing, or operations, Radio communications, Electrical or mechanical system operations, Experience in a fast-paced, stressful environment where good decision-making skills are essential
This position falls under the Department of Transportation and will require drug testing
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Must be able to visually identify potentially unsafe operating conditions or other problem areas and react quickly and decisively to avoid incidents
This position requires basic knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems, computer system applications, real time control systems, radio communications, and/or transportation system operations
Ability to comprehend the operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive transit system
Ability to apply terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in report preparation
Ability to understand emergency and incident reporting requirements related to operational hazards and safety practices
Ability to comprehend related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to perform multiple activities necessary to efficiently and safely operate the PRT System
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff members
Ability to interact with an extremely diverse base of customers, including the disabled, in a tactful, calm, and confident manner
Maintain accurate basic records, and complete brief forms and reports clearly and accurately
Ability to detect unusual, hazardous, or emergency situations, and take appropriate action within prescribed guidelines
Ability to gain knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the work, including the PRT operating processes, station and guide way layout, and the procedures to follow in unusual or emergency situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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