Rapid Transit Operations (RTO)

Conductors, under supervision, are responsible for the safe, timely and proper operation of the Transit Authority’s trains in customer, yard and work train service.  In customer service, they  open and close doors, make proper announcements to customers and set up the automatic announcement system. While in road service, they interact with the Train Operator, Supervision and the Control Center when necessary. They provide flagging protection service duties, such as setting up flags and light signals and take other required measures for the protection of workers performing work on or near trainways. They work as platform conductors in the stations; patrol platforms; assist customers in safely entering and exiting trains, and assist in the timely dispatch of trains from key stations.  They operate hand-thrown switches in the yards; make reports of unusual occurrences; and perform related work.