Traffic Monitoring Operator - Virginia Beach

## 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 Traffic Monitoring Operator(s) located in Virginia Beach, VA. The shift hours available for the position(s) are 1st shift (5:15 am to 1:45 pm), 2nd shift (1:15pm –9:45 pm) and/or 3rd shift (9:15 pm – 5:45 am). Shift will be assigned after training is completed. The pay rate is $22.00/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 Virginia Beach, 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, dynamic message signs (DMS), and Highway Advisory Radios (HAR) located on the interstate infrastructure. - 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 Hampton Roads area related to traffic crashes and roadway hazard events using two-way radio systems. **COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Perform communication tasks consistent with the program’s high level of customer service expectations and training. - Dispatch and communicate with SSP patrollers, using program-directed radio and/or phone communication protocols. - Communicate with appropriate local agencies, authorities, and wrecker companies to effectively monitor and clear traffic incidents. - Answer phone calls and provide information to VDOT personnel, or other agencies on traffic and road conditions, transfer calls to designated personnel as appropriate. ## Qualifications **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** : - High School Diploma or GED equivalent. - Be a minimum…