Light Rail Vehicle Operator
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Listed
- Today
General Purpose
Under general direction, operates light rail vehicles on the Tacoma mainline, in the yard, and in the operations and maintenance facility; ensures conformance with performance standards, safety requirements, rules, and schedules; performs pre-trip and post-trip safety and maintenance checks and inspections on vehicles; completes accident and other reports as necessary; and responds to customer inquiries.
Our Light Rail Operators must be flexible to work shifts between the hours of 4:00 am - 10:30 pm, Monday - Sunday. In addition, we work extended hours and nights for special events, and testing and commissioning activities.
From Sound Transit's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Where is the Light Rail Vehicle Operator job at Sound Transit located?
This Light Rail Vehicle Operator position at Sound Transit is located in Tacoma, WA. Always check Sound Transit's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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