Freeway Operator

AECOM•Bradenton, FL

9d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking Freeway Operators responsible for the principal monitoring of the freeway management systems (FMS) and must possess strong familiarity of the District’s freeway system. All TMC Operators shall be familiar with both freeway and arterial related ITS applications. There are 1st and 2nd shift opportunities. This role involves monitoring the status of the freeway using CCTV, Road Ranger Service Patrols, detector data, etc., to detect, confirm, update, and respond to scheduled and unscheduled traffic and incident management events, congestion, and travel time imbalances. Operators will enter all events into SunGuide software and disseminate information using ITS devices, website, and Florida 511 (FL511) system. Coordination with other Control Room staff, law enforcement, and external agencies is crucial, as is dispatching Road Ranger Service Patrols and managing Wrong Way Driver events. The role also includes detecting and reporting equipment faults, monitoring and managing arterial operations, performing daily ITS infrastructure checks, and coordinating with maintenance staff. Operators must follow FDOT District 1 policies and procedures, including specific time requirements for event confirmation, dispatching, and system updates. Responsibilities extend to assisting with report data collection, configuration changes in SunGuide, producing periodic operations reports, and coordinating with FDOT/FHP for incident response vendors. Operators will manage events and congestion using the SunGuide GUI and its devices, inform Emergency Services of traffic incidents, and perform other assigned tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods while monitoring Intelligent Transportation Systems such as CCTV camera displays, ramp meters, law enforcement radio broadcasts, answering/responding to calls, and communicating with other staff or partnering agencies.
Ability to operate software platforms and web-based applications.
Must pass a state and federal criminal history/security background check; must also successfully complete Florida Department of Transportation fingerprint-based screening.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a call center, customer service, 911 Operator, or dispatching environment
Demonstrate ability to meet a high level of customer service expectations
Ability to work calmly and professionally in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Previous experience working in a position that includes heavy telephone, radio, and computer usage
Effective oral and written communications skills for in-person, radio, and phone conversations
Ability to interpret or understand geographic information portrayed on a map and map-based applications
Knowledge of interstates and state routes throughout Florida with geographic familiarity with the freeway system and arterial roadway
Efficient and accurate data entry skills

Responsibilities

Monitoring the status of freeway using CCTV, Road Ranger Service Patrols, detector data, etc. to include detecting, confirming, updating, and responding to scheduled and unscheduled traffic and incident management events, congestion, and travel time imbalances in the geographical coverage area.
Entering all scheduled and unscheduled events and congestion into SunGuide software and disseminate information using ITS devices, website, and Florida 511 (FL511) system.
Coordinating with other Control Room staff, law enforcement, and external agencies in response to incidents.
Coordinating with other operations staff concerning external agency communications and general operations room coordination, and other operations room staff from other agencies to obtain a full understanding of all operations room activity status.
Dispatching Road Ranger Service Patrols to motorists, events, and to assist law enforcement in a timely and efficient manner. Log all activities into the SunGuide database and ensure the quality of information is complete and concise.
Managing Wrong Way Driver events.
Detecting, confirming, and reporting equipment faults affecting Control Room equipment (e.g., central system, computers, CCTV monitors, and large screen display units) and TMC system field equipment (e.g., CCTV, VDS, DMS, RSU etc.).
Monitor and manage arterial operations in accordance with Section 4.2.5 and District 1 TMC Operations SOP, outside the operational hours of the STMC and coordinate any signal operational changes through the on-call Signal Operations Engineer.
Performing daily ITS infrastructure checks (CCTVs, DMS, MVDS, RSUs Video Walls, etc.) during the morning shift and opening ITS device failure tickets for malfunctions detected during the check.
Coordinating with maintenance staff as needed.
Following FDOT District 1 policies and procedures, including the District 1 TMC Operations SOP.
Following time requirements in the District 1 TMC Operations SOP for event confirmation, RRSP/RISC dispatching, DMS message posting, FL511 system update, etc.
Posting detour routes in FL511.
Carrying out all tasks as detailed in the District 1 TMC Operations SOP.
Assist with report data collection to include in all required periodic reports, travel speed and travel time reports, incident reports and any other reports that are requested by the DEPARTMENT.
Assists in Sunguide configuration changes such as reference points, contact groups, and others per District 1 TMC Operations SOP.
Responsible for producing periodic operations reports, performance measures, Truck Parking Availability Systems (TPAS), Wrong Way Driver Detection Systems, QA/QC of Sunguide data, focused attention on OTM system, smart work zone and others as assigned.
Responsible for producing even chronologies, timestamp sheets, incident images and other materials to assist with after-action reviews on major incidents (RISC, MIE etc.)
Coordinate with FDOT and/or FHP and dispatch the proper Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) Vendor to major events and other activities that require their service in a timely and efficient manner. Log all activities and timestamps into the SunGuide database and ensure the quality of information is complete and concise. This includes updating the RISC Vendor rotation list.
Managing events and congestion using the SunGuide GUI and its devices, both electronic (e.g., website server, incident detection algorithms) and in the field (e.g., vehicle detection stations, CCTV cameras, DMS, etc.).
Inform Emergency Services on Traffic Events – The RTMC/STMC Operators will assist the RTMC/STMC Shift Supervisor informing Emergency Services of traffic incidents in the geographical coverage area of the RTMC/STMC. These events vary in their scope and the methods on how the operator responds notifying FHP, Road Ranger, local police, fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) etc.
All other tasks assigned by the Department.