Senior Traffic Operator

WSP

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Traffic Operator! This role will be based out of Newark, NJ. This Opportunity Candidates would be involved in projects with our Mobility Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC Traffic Operator will interact/coordinate with Port Authority staff, such as, Operations staff, Technicians, Engineers, and/or law enforcement during work assignments. The Traffic Operator will manage multiple assignments and interact with Port Authority and non-Port Authority staff while maintaining good working relationships at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in traffic operations/ traffic management field
• Background in traffic operations, including prior traffic operations/transportation related field experience.
• Past coordination with operations staff, technicians, engineers, and/or law enforcement on work assignments.
• Ability to read a map and be familiar with major highways in the NY/NJ region.
• Must be familiar with Port Authority Facilities (Airports and Marine Terminals a plus) and locate them on a map as well know how these facilities connect with other roadways.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Port Authority Facilities (Airports and Marine Terminals a plus)

Responsibilities

• Monitoring traffic mitigation measures put in place at various airport terminals
• Observing recurrent locations of congestion and traffic mitigation measures
• Coordinate/communicate with PAPD and Landside Operations.
• Complete SaabSafe Module and maintaining necessary logs of information
• Coordinating with other transportation agencies such as, NJ Turnpike, NJ Transit, NJ State Police, NJDOT, TRANSCOM, State and local police, fire/rescue, and media during day-to-day operations as well as during major transportation incidents, special events, emergencies, and construction projects.
• Ensuring that proper contacts are made, and protocols are followed during incidents.
• Overseeing shift continuity, assessments, and briefings between shift personnel.
• Evaluating impacts of roadwork information and identifying potential conflicts.
• Keeping Project/Operations Manager abreast of all matters affecting the EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC on a daily basis.
• Overseeing shift continuity, assessments, and briefings between shifts personnel
• Attending external meetings on behalf of EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC.
• Monitoring construction delays, traffic patterns and identifying issues as they relate to safety and mobility.
• Working with the Port Authority Traffic Signal Group and learning the platform TACTICS which controls traffic signals at P.A. facilities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED