Vehicle Operator SOP 022: Pullin/End of Service

Purpose

This procedure provides information for vehicle operators to use the MDT of the CAD/AVL system at pull-in or at the end of their shift. This procedure assumes the schedule has been pushed to the on-board CAD/AVL system. The process covers the importance of completing post-trip inspections, if configured, and logging off the MDT. 

Operational Impact and Metrics

Operational Impact: The CAD/AVL system streamlines common pull-in / end of service tasks, such as post trip inspections and the log off process for the vehicle's MDT. The vehicle operator will complete post inspections before logging off the system, if required. This helps identify and address any vehicle issues/ failures for your maintenance team, so vehicles are efficiently maintained to avoid reductions in service due to vehicle availability limitations.

Vehicle operators are also required to log off the MDT when their work is complete. This action allows the vehicle to capture odometer values for the service and resets the vehicle, so it's ready for service if scheduled. By improving the ease of completion of post-trip operator inspections, maintenance receives notification of issues encountered by the operator during service.

Metrics: On-time pull-in percentage  

Definitions

Frequency

At pull-in and/or at end of every shift

Positions and Responsibilities

Implementation of this SOP is the responsibility of Vehicle Operators. Supervisory personnel should also be familiar with these procedures to best support operators. Dispatcher responsibilities at Pull-in / End of Service are covered in the parallel SP-013-01.

Procedure

1. Perform Post Trip
   1. Press the ‘Pretrip' button on the home screen of the MDT
   2. Update any inspection items needed via the inspection screens 
   3. Submit changes
2. Log off MDT
   1. Ensure bus is in a safe and secure location
   2. Press the ‘MENU’ button from the MDT home screen
   3. Press the ‘Log Off’ button
   4. Press the ‘Log Off’ button a second time, to confirm log off
   5. Ensure the MDT is completely logged off
      • The MDT should return to the login screen if successfully logged off the MDT 

Supporting Documents

Related SOPs

1. SP-001-01 Planner – Schedule Data Management and Implementation
2. SP-020-01 Operation – Pull Out/Start of Shift
3. SP-021-01 Operation – Perform Revenue Service
4. SP-023-01 Operation – Reliefs
5. SP-013-01 Dispatch – Pullin/End of Shift
6. SP-031-01 Maintenance – Vehicle Health Monitoring