Onsite Transportation Monitoring Operator​/Call Center

Onsite Transportation Monitoring Operator/Call Center

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Field Services LLC
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Fairfax, VA - VDOT 4890 Allianc
• Compensation: up to USD 27 - hourly

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AECOM
is seeking Onsite Traffic Monitoring Operator(s) located in Fairfax, VA. The 12-hour shifts for the position(s) are 1st Shift (6:00 am to 6:30 pm), 2nd Shift (6:00 pm – 6:30 am). Must be flexible with all shifts. Shifts will be assigned after training is completed. The pay rate is $27.00/hour.

The operator position uses several software platforms and web-based applications to perform tasks. Transportation Operations Center (TOC) Operators are responsible for using Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) software to monitor Department roadways and manage events/incidents; dispatching incident management personnel through 2-way radios and communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with other staff, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) personnel, and partner agencies.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The TOC in Fairfax, VA houses a 24/7/365 program that delivers incident management, dispatching, and traveler information services on Virginia’s roadways. AECOM operations staff serve at the TOC facility on shifts to continuously respond to changing traffic conditions and impacts to traffic flow and safety through direct communication with first responders, VDOT staff, Virginia State Police (VSP) and mobility stakeholders of VDOT.

The routine responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use software and applications to control and monitor various Intelligent Transportation Systems devices located along freeways, such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and dynamic message signs (DMS) for travel time, crash or work zone awareness messages for the traveling public
• Monitor camera video and other information sources for the detection and verification of events that impact traffic flow and safety, such as motorist assists, traffic crashes, debris removal, abandoned vehicles, stalled vehicles, maintenance activity, and construction activity
• Log potential and confirmed events that impact traffic flow and safety using software applications, including traffic lane and road shoulder closures related to construction and maintenance activity
• Dispatch Safety Service patrollers, who provide roadside services on freeways in the Norther Virginia area related to traffic crashes and roadway hazard events using two-way radio systems
• Provide clear and accurate directions to the location of traffic events and an accurate description as advised by citizens, public safety partners, or VDOT personnel

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform communication tasks consistent with the program’s high…