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Status:
CLOSED
Job ID:
28786
Title:
Transportation Technician 3
Applications Invited from Countries:
United States
Job Description

Job Title: Transportation Technician 3

Location: CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee   

Duration: 2+ Months

Job Description:

Job Duties:

An advanced level position that ensures safe and efficient traffic movement and monitors roadways including detecting, confirming, updating, and responding to scheduled and unscheduled traffic incidents, congestion, and travel time imbalances.

The initial contract will be for 30-90 days but is subject to extension upon good performance.

1 employee needed for an evening shift (G Shift)

-Sunday evening at 2:00 P.M. until Midnight

-Monday evening at 2:00 P.M. until Midnight

-Tuesday evening at 2:00 P.M until Midnight

-Wednesday evening 4:30 P.M. until Midnight

 

Tasks include:

•    Advanced level operator position performing functions with minimal supervision and to established procedures.
•    To perform all duties and may defer the most complex issues to a supervisor.
•    To operate various computer-based traffic management systems to manage traffic and incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions.
•    To monitor roadways via CCTV surveillance cameras and detection systems.
•    To monitor all traffic devices and computer equipment associated with the system.
•    To maintain advanced knowledge on the operation of all traffic equipment, computers and software associated with the traffic systems.
•    To utilize traffic equipment for incident management and the improvement of travel time, safety, and quality of life of the traveling motorists and toll customers.
•    To continually checks the accuracy and validity of the messages displayed on all DMS and 511.
•    To be aware of all 511 messages broadcasted on a particular system.
•    To enter incident information into computer systems using traffic software.
•    To become familiar with the roadways and understands the purpose and location of each traffic device (i.e. detector stations, CCTV, and 511).
•    To alert operator staff to new and existing memos.
•    To use SOG to detect, dispatch, monitor, and document roadway incidents.
•    To confer with partners (highway patrol, Service Patrols, Local Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue, etc.) as well as adjacent Traffic Management Centers or other DOT Regions to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel.
•    To dispatch Service Patrols and assists Service Patrols with other tasks, such as phone calls, etc.
•    To perform other duties as assigned.

•  DISPATCH OR CALL CENTER EXPERIENCE A PLUS

 

Schedule

Days: Monday  Yes Tuesday  Yes Wednesday  Yes Thursday  No Friday  No Saturday  No Sunday  Yes

Hours/Day: 10

Time Zone: EST

Shift : 2:00 Pm to 12:00 Am