Highway Maintenance Foreman

• Respond to both emergent and non-emergent requests for assistance.
• Communicate with surrounding 911 agencies to send and receive timely assistance from outside law enforcement, fire, and EMS, when necessary.
• Communicate with, disseminate information to, and assign KHP Troop G troopers to emergent and non-emergent incidents, both within and near their jurisdictions.
• Operate computer systems to access information and also enter information for KTA/KHP information systems.
• Operate a multi-line telephone system to receive, transfer, and conference calls, and to connect with a language line to effectively assist non-English speaking callers.
• Operate remote computer aided dispatch (CAD system to create number calls for recording all incidents reported, dispatch and assign KHP and maintenance units to CAD calls, document pertinent radio traffic, assign state and/or KTA case numbers, record all NCIC information, and log KHP Troop G troopers and maintenance units on and off duty).
• Create, update, schedule and activate messages on DMS signs related to incidents such as vehicle crashes, road blockages, fuel outages, and weather warnings.
• Operate and navigate the Text caster website to create and send preliminary, updated, and disposition messages to KTA customers and KTA specialty groups, depending on each unique incident.
• Operate radio transmitters on KHP patrol and KTA maintenance channels to navigate the radio system used for instant playback, monitor outside agencies' radio traffic, and patch with outside agencies to communicate on the same frequency.
• Receive and record weather reports and advise KTA personnel.
• Update KCARS and NOAA systems.
• Operate NICE recording system to record all incoming/outgoing telephone calls and radio transmissions.
• Monitor the alarm system used for tracking all employee badge swipes, headquarter buildings, and maintenance yards. Assign KHP staff to investigate when necessary.
• Assist in diagnostic tests on alarm system.
• Estimate vehicle speeds from distance and times given by KHP.
• Decipher, disseminate, initiate, and respond to messages and inquiries from NCIC, NLETS, DMV, Open Fox, and other entities.
• Log and decipher toll maintenance breakdown, and relay to technicians.
• Monitor and communicate with KHP Troop G and other agencies regarding license plate information.
• Create and provide daily trooper time logs.
• Create and update detailed accident reports for both KHP and KTA reference.
• Create and maintain tow logs.
• Accurately and efficiently prioritize phone calls and radio traffic to keep both customers and troopers safe at all times.
• Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

This position works independently and as part of a team, including providing input and problem solving with others to complete tasks. Negotiation and persuasion is used with both internal and external customers as well as vendors. Decision making is typically done independently within established company guidelines in regard to decisions affecting the individual's work tasks. Successful completion of job tasks impacts customer satisfaction, safety of KTA and KHP personnel, and external company image and liability.

The work environment described here is representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Limited access office environment in which multiple employees work in an open workspace setting.
• Must be able to focus on multiple tasks with background noise and others talking in close proximity.
• Office temperatures are standard, and individuals may need to adjust for cold or heat per personal…