Traffic Monitoring Operator
About The Position
AECOM has an immediate need for a Traffic Monitoring Operator to work onsite at the PennDOT facility located in Bridgeville, PA. Traffic Monitoring Operators execute their responsibilities from a Traffic Management Center (TMC), located in Bridgeville, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Traffic Monitoring Operators are responsible for monitoring, detecting, and reporting traffic incidents on Pittsburgh's roadways, and coordinating with response agencies to manage the clearance of traffic incidents. The primary responsibility of this position is to use intelligent transportation system devices to detect and verify incidents, coordinate a response, and communicate the impacts to stakeholders. Once the Operator has confirmed a traffic incident and coordinated with the appropriate jurisdiction for response, the operator then distributes traveler information through a variety of communication platforms such as digital message signs, websites, social media, and media outlets. Traffic Monitoring Operators execute their responsibilities from a Traffic Management Center (TMC), located in Bridgeville, PA. The environment is a technological hub for traffic operations, which uses a variety of different technologies for the purpose of enhancing safety and mobility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma plus none
- Valid US Driver's License is required for this position. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree preferred
- Prior experience working in a fast paced, technology infused, environment
Responsibilities
- Managing and logging traffic incidents in an advanced transportation management system software
- Coordinating and dispatching incident response crews to incidents in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
- Detecting, confirming, and tracking equipment failures affecting control room operations (e.g., central system, computers, CCTV cameras, digital message signs, etc.)
- Coordinating with local, regional, and statewide stakeholders on all control room activities by providing essential and timely incident information and status
- Informing first responders of traffic related incidents involving injury and assisting with coordination of lane closures and diversion routes.
- Coordinating incidents (to include traffic signal system malfunctions) with local municipalities for resolution and information dissemination
Benefits
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
