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Light Rail Controller Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Tutorperini

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

... Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport ... As a Cost Accountant at Fisk Electric, reporting to The Controller, you will have the opportunity ...

Tutor Perini

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

... Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport ... As a Cost Accountant at Fisk Electric, reporting to The Controller, you will have the opportunity ...

Kelly Services

Machine Operator

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$19/hr

... railings. The work area is warmer due to the machine, but is climate controlled. * Experience ... There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly ® Professional & Industrial ...

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Light Rail Controller information

What is the difference between Light Rail Controller vs Train Dispatcher?

AspectLight Rail ControllerTrain Dispatcher
Required CertificationsRail operations certification, safety trainingRail traffic control certification, safety training
Work EnvironmentUrban transit systems, control centersRail yards, control rooms, field locations
Employer & IndustryPublic transit agencies, urban rail systemsRailroads, transit authorities

Both roles involve managing rail traffic, ensuring safety, and coordinating train movements. While Light Rail Controllers focus on urban light rail systems within city transit networks, Train Dispatchers oversee broader rail traffic across multiple routes and freight or passenger trains. The certifications and work environments are similar, but their scope and operational focus differ.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Light Rail Controller jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Light Rail Controller job openings:

Infographic showing various Light Rail Controller job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Cost Accountant

Houston, TX • On-site

Tutorperini
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$62K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our office in Houston, TX.

About Fisk Electric

If it's electric, Fisk Electric Company has it covered.

Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation's leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions.

During our storied history, we have gained experience on virtually every building type or unusual site condition in every region of the United States as well as the Middle East, Spain, the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, MGM Grand and City Center projects in Las Vegas, Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport expansions and data center projects.

Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Cost Accountant at Fisk Electric, reporting to The Controller, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Provide technical direction to ensure effective application of job cost methods, proper auditing of job costs, and assist in project status reporting

  • Prepare special reports (Work-in-Progress, Accruals, Fee Analysis, Actual Committed Reports) for use in comparisons and studies for project analysis, and reviews with Project Manager to fine tune projections and accurately establish the project's financial status

  • Review subcontractor Change Order tracking and ensures reconciliation with signed Owner Change Orders

  • Assist operations in analysis of job site audits to assess reasonable costs to date and estimated costs to complete

  • Periodically compare actual costs with initial estimates (over/under budget) and provides feedback to Estimating/Operations

  • Facilitate the Project Status/Job Cost meetings and ensures follow through on action items generated

  • Monitor all job cost transfers and implements measures to preclude inappropriate transfers.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related area preferred. A combination of education and work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Two years' experience directly applicable to Construction Accounting with a contracting company is preferred

  • Two years' Cost Accounting experience is preferred

  • Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Word, and JD Edwards

  • Intermediate level or higher with MS Excel look up and pivot tables is required

  • Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills

Fisk Electric builds extraordinary projects and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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