Freeway Services Dispatch/Operator – Call Center- 2nd shifts

## Company Description **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. ## Job Description **AECOM** is seeking Freeway Services Dispatch/Operator(s) to be assigned at a Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) office work location. These positions require a rotating shift schedule and that is 2nd shift (2:00 pm – 10:30 pm). The pay rate is $20.00/hour. The position uses Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) software and web-based applications for monitoring freeway and managing events/incidents; dispatching incident management personnel; answering and responding to calls from the public; and communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with other staff, Georgia DOT personnel, and partner agencies. **ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY** The position performs tasks in support of field services conducted by the Coordinated Highway Assistance and Maintenance Program (CHAMP), which is a service provided by the Georgia DOT. CHAMP field staff actively patrol freeways throughout Georgia and provide roadside assistance for stranded motorists and perform road maintenance functions. Georgia DOT’s transportation management program includes dispatch/operator staff in support of roadside assistance for stranded motorists on Georgia’s freeways. AECOM dispatch/operator staff support CHAMP field staff (patrollers) 7 days a week, 365 days per year, serving a critical role in the delivery of safety and mobility to the motoring public. The routine responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: **TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Dispatch CHAMP patrollers, who provide roadside assistance for stranded motorists and perform road maintenance functions. - Regularly participate in ride-Along's with CHAMP patrollers to maintain familiarity with CHAMP procedures. - Monitor field surveillance camera video and other information sources for the detection and verification of events that impact traffic flow and safety. - 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. - Use software and applications to control and monitor various Intelligent Transportation Systems devices located along freeways, such as surveillance cameras and dynamic message signs - Participate in technical and customer service training and certification activity as required by the program. - Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Guidelines provided by the program. - Log information about agency communication, first responder activity, and rest area checks. **COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Perform communication tasks consistent with the program’s high level of customer service expectations and training. - Dispatch and communicate with CHAMP patrollers, using program-directed radio and/or phone communication protocols. - Answer phone calls and provide information or assistance to motorists, Georgia DOT personnel, or other agencies on traffic and road conditions; transfer calls to designated personnel as appropriate.…