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Service Alert: National Mall Route to Modify Service for Cherry Blossom Festivities starting Saturday, March 23, 2024

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DC Circulator to detour National Mall Route service for the Cherry Blossom Festivities starting Saturday, March 23, 2024 to April 7, 2024.

The Cherry Blossom Festivities will lead to road closures affecting the National Mall route. After stop #7, buses will detour by continuing on Ohio Drive SW past West Basin Dr to the John Ericsson Memorial then turn right onto 23rd Street SW and left on Lincoln Memorial Circle SW to serve stop #9.

The following bus stops will not be served during the service detour:

  • 8: West Basin Drive near Independence Avenue SW

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DC Circulator December 2023 Newsletter

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DC Circulator’s Winter Wonder Bus has made its festive return to the District and for the 2nd consecutive year, DC Streetcar is wrapped in a Winter Wonder theme as well. The holiday rides are decked out in a Candy Land theme featuring some of the landmarks along our route that make the District of Columbia so great!

Our Winter Wonder Bus will be present at several events throughout the month, with fun giveaways and an interactive Candy Land experience inside the bus for visitors of all ages.

Read the full newsletter here.

DC Circulator August 2023 Newsletter

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August 2023: Last month, DC Circulator celebrated our 18th anniversary, and we want to give a huge thanks to all of you for riding with us throughout the years! We’d also like to thank our staff for working so hard to ensure our service provides you with a safe ride to and from all your favorite destinations in the District of Columbia and Rosslyn, Virginia.

Read the full newsletter here.

DC Circulator May 2023 Newsletter

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May 2023: This spring, DC Circulator and DC Streetcar have been sharing how we maintain sustainable practices for a cleaner, more environmentally friendly community. The DC Circulator fleet is made up of electric, clean diesel, and hybrid vehicles that all work towards a #SustainableDC. Our buses help to reduce air pollution, including carbon dioxide, which makes up most greenhouse gas emissions. Consider leaving your car at home and use DC Circulator to contribute to a cleaner, quieter environment.

Read the full newsletter here.

DC Circulator January 2023 Newsletter

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Juary 2023: DC Circulator proudly transports residents and families of DC while offering consistent service and great features. A lot of our features are family-friendly and make it easier to ride while your little ones are with you. While riding DC Circulator, your children can watch cartoons or play games on whatever device they’d like courtesy of our free Wi-Fi and USB chargers, giving you time to sneak in a few work emails. With family-style seating, you can keep your children close by and chat while you enjoy the ride.

Read the full newsletter here.

Transit Training Instructor

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Job Summary:

Develop, implement, and administer operator training and staff development programs to support RATP Dev’s mission and culture for excellent customer service.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:

  • Train, evaluate and monitor all staff (Administration and Bargaining Employees)
  • Conduct classroom and field training, give performance feedback, and conduct on-board and shadow observations when required to ensure compliance.
  • Assist in the development of customer service training and refresher training programs, writing training materials, monitoring operator performances, and making recommendations regarding employee training to improve customer service.
  • Confer with management to gain knowledge of work situation requiring training for employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations and/or technologies.
  • Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods.
  • Select or develops teaching aids, such as training handbooks or materials, demonstration models, visual aides, or computer tutorials.
  • Conduct and schedule training sessions.
  • Participate in identifying program needs and obtaining technical data.
  • Maintain training records
  • Assess effectiveness of training program and processes.
  • Monitor and report program results.
  • Advocate changes and recommend direction of program to improve performance.
  • Perform support functions in the Training Department.
  • Conduct new driver orientation
  • Design and implement refresher training
  • Coordinate Return to Work Training for employees.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate training and performance records for all employees ensuring compliance with RATPDEV and Client requirements.
  • Work closely with the Fixed Route Services with regards to operator training issues.
  • Work closely with Fleet Maintenance with regards to mechanic training issues.
  • Drive buses over designated routes in accordance with stated time schedules, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Three (3) years experience delivering training programs, curriculum, and classes for a medium or large organization
  • Five (5) years experience in a mass transit environment
  • Class B/CDL with a P endorsement
  • General knowledge of bus operations in a public transportation entity.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work a varied work schedule sometimes with minimal notice.
  • Ability to develop and present training curriculum, to document performance, to counsel employees, to keep detailed records.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Skill in identifying training solutions to business problems and developing curriculum, material, and classes to meet customer needs and foster the company philosophy.
  • Skill in oral and written communication including the ability to make group presentations and facilitate learning for employees with diverse jobs, education and learning styles.
  • Knowledge of adult education principals, practices, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of group process, group dynamics and interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to plan and budget for various training programs.
  • Ability to access training needs, formulate training objectives and measure effectiveness of training programs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members, managers, class participants and customers.
  • Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to edit film
  • Skill in utilizing Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Ability to deliver training.
  • Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge of training practices.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other RATP DEV, DDOT employees and the public.
  • Public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills
  • Creativity and curiosity.
  • Effective written communication
  • Project and time management
  • Self-starter who works with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, and SharePoint.

Safety Sensitive Position:

This position is identified as a safety-sensitive position. An employee in this position is required to participate in the Employer’s testing program for prohibited substances. Participation in this program is a condition of employment with RATPDEV. A safety-sensitive employee is randomly tested for prohibited drug use or alcohol misuse while the employee is performing safety-sensitive functions; just before the employee is to perform safety sensitive functions; or just after the employee has ceased performing such functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Education: High school (Required)

To apply call (202) 991- 5595

RATP Dev is an equal opportunity employer.

Operations Control Center Supervisor

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Job Summary:

Provides oversight over revenue transit service through supervision of transit staff assigned to the vehicle communications operations control center, plus all bus operators.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:

Develops long and short-term plans, programs, goals, and objectives necessary to operate and maintain the Operations Control Center (OCC), and maintain peak operational efficiency. Recruits, trains and schedules staff for the continuous operation of the OCC. Works closely with the OCC system administrator in maintaining; and updating, CAD/AVL system related data. Develops and maintains business operations practices and procedures related to the operation of the OCC and the CAD/AVL system. Must maintain effective communications with other agencies and transit service providers participating in the regional CAD/AVL system. Makes hiring decisions for non-supervisory departmental support positions. Briefs senior management, client representatives, and corporate staff regarding departmental performance indicators and related operational issues. Other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field preferred, along with 5-10 years of documented progressive experience in a related supervisory capacity, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Transit or transportation industry experience highly desired. Thorough knowledge of the CAD/AVL system and established CAD/AVL business operation procedures is required. Strong verbal and written communications skills required, plus exceptional organization, coordination, and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills necessary, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and database management programs.

Additional Qualifications: Must maintain excellent motor vehicle record and hold a valid CDL.

Job Type: Full-time

Education: High school (Required)

To apply call (202) 991- 5595

RATP Dev is an equal opportunity employer.

Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician works under supervision, diagnoses and makes mechanical repairs to buses and other automotive equipment.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:

  • Checks buses for conformity according to established mechanical standards.
  • Inspects, diagnoses, and makes skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses, automobiles, and related mechanical equipment.
  • Performs all major mechanical repair work, maintains mechanical equipment, and performs general overhauling.
  • Repairs transmissions, differentials, distributors, fuel pumps, lights, radiators, starters, generators, universal joints, and hydraulic systems.
  • Installs batteries, brakes, wiring, window glass, and door handles; repairs and adjusts brakes and aligns wheels.
  • Maintains records for repairs made and time worked.
  • Recommends purchase of needed parts and tools.
  • Operates a variety of powered vehicles.
  • Drives buses as needed for repairs.
  • Cleans tools and work area.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of journey level mechanic experience including general heavy equipment, automotive maintenance, repair work of advanced difficulty. Substantial experience in repairing heavy duty diesel equipment, especially buses, and completion of a recognized course in diesel mechanics is desired
  • Clever devices experience required
  • A valid Commercial Driver License with P endorsement.
  • Good Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record in accordance with agency standards.
  • Possession of necessary tools to perform above duties.
  • “A, B, C level” heavy-duty mechanic certification or equivalent trade school and apprentice experience.
  • Heavy duty spark ignited engines, diesel and gasoline engine parts, transmissions, brake systems, air conditioning systems, air/hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and related equipment.
  • Tools, precision instruments, equipment, and procedures used in the general overhaul, advanced repair, and maintenance of automotive equipment.
  • Decimals and fractions commonly related to automotive repairs, tools, and parts
  • Operate equipment used in repairing or servicing motorized equipment.
  • Diagnose malfunctions and replace parts, remove and make advanced repairs on a variety of diesel and other automotive equipment.
  • Work any shift at any agency location.
  • Follow instructions.
  • Read parts and repair manuals and keep accurate records on repairs made.
  • Utilize automated maintenance system.

Job Type: Full-time

Education: High school (Required)

To apply call (202) 991- 5595

RATP Dev is an equal opportunity employer.