Safety Service Patroller

U.S. Facilities • Salem, VA

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About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management and infrastructure support services organization, is seeking a candidate for our Safety Service Patroller position in Salem, VA. Safety Service Patrollers (SSP) provide safe, quick clearance of incidents that affect traffic, including disabled vehicles. The primary purpose of the SSP is to ensure the roadways are free of obstructions and safe for the traveling public. To ensure safety, SSP wear highly visible, reflective uniforms and drive specially marked vehicles when assisting motorists and emergency responders. Upon successful completion of classroom and field training, the SSP will be certified to operate a fully equipped Safety Service Vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma (equivalent)
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job as outlined above
• Strong command on the English language and ability to communicate both in writing and verbally; Bilingualism in Spanish is an asset
• Must have a general working knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work various shifts including morning, evening, overnight, weekends and holidays in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work diligently in a noisy environment
• Use of personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety of roadways (vehicle crashes, disabled/abandoned vehicles, debris, and lane-closing events, signal malfunctions, and general incident/congestion)
• Provides roadside assistance to stranded motorists (including changing tires, giving battery jumps, providing fuel, removing debris from the travel lanes, etc.)
• Works closely with other first responders at highway incidents by providing incident response, on-scene traffic control and basic first aid.
• Communicates with Traffic Operations Center (TOC) staff with regard to disabled vehicles, abandoned vehicles, debris, and lane-closing events and coordinates operations

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees