TMC Operator (Control Room)

Who is I-66?

In 2016, the Commonwealth of Virginia selected a Cintra-led consortium to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the express lanes on Interstate 66 Outside the Beltway. The project will transform this critical Northern Virginia artery to relieve congestion, improve safety and provide more predictable travel times. The project corridor extends approximately 22 miles along Interstate 66 from the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Gainesville (US Route 29). Once completed, the project will include three toll-free general-purpose lanes in each direction and two express lanes in each direction with a state-of-the-art open-road electronic toll collection system. Expanded transit service, park-and-ride lots and interchange enhancements will further improve travel along I-66. The project will also connect several shared use paths to create more multimodal options. As an innovative and efficient public-private partnership, this project will be completed at a $2.5 billion net savings for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

What makes us different?

Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, a matching 401(k) program, and 100% tolling cost coverage on the I-66 tollway.

Your next calling:

As a Traffic Management Center (TMC) Operator you'll be responsible for monitoring the roadways including detecting, confirming, updating, and responding to scheduled and unscheduled traffic incidents, congestion, and monitoring of dynamic toll pricing on the I-66 Managed Lanes Project. The operator position serves as the eyes and ears of detection and management for all activities being handled by the TMC.

Functions key to success:

• Serve as the point of contact for third parties requiring assistance on the I-66 Express Lanes Project (general public, VDOT, VDOT TMC, emergency responders, etc.), and dispatching incident support when needed.
• Monitor CCTV from within the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and dispatch support personnel to remove abandoned vehicles, assist stranded motorists, and provide incident management support in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist to process and input data into the maintenance management system and generate monthly and quarterly reports.
• Maintain an accurate record of events and log data.
• Maintain multi-agency and public communications via various channels.
• Provide real-time status of ongoing Traffic Management Center activities.
• Maintain work orders for ITS equipment and log status updates.
• Assist in the preparation of operating procedures and prepare data for reporting and trend analysis purposes​​​​​
• Monitoring the roadways, including detecting, confirming, updating, and responding to scheduled and unscheduled traffic events and congestion with ITS devices such as CCTV, detectors, DMS, etc.
• Perform routine equipment status checks and monitor equipment for potential operational problems.
• Filing of hardcopies of logs, forms, records, correspondence, and documents and loading files in the electronic document management system.
• Verification and monitoring of unplanned incidents, construction, special events and any other issue impacting traffic flow and/or motorist safety.
• Completion of operational checklists and reports as applicable.
• Document response and clearance times and other relevant information relating to incidents.
• Attend training and staffing meetings as required.
• Identify and escalate safety related issues.
• Other administrative/support duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

You have worked hard to achieve success in your educational career, now put it to use. If you have a high school diploma or an Associate's degree from an accredited college/university in a transportation/technical field or directly related experience in a TMC environment, you are halfway there with the needed abilities for this position. Do you have understanding of ITS devices and assets and the ability to navigate current Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)? If the answer is yes, you can check off another box.

With success comes a high level of professionalism. We already know you possess the following qualities, but we just wanted to remind you of what is important to I-66:

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.
• Must be able to multitask, problem solve, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• Ability to coordinate real time activities and initiate immediate priorities, for self and support.
• Good teamwork skills and active working attitude required.
• Ability to work independently in carrying out the duties of the position.

Finally, in a technology-driven world, it is important to know your way around a computer. For this role, it will be important to know the basics of the following:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software applications.
• Understanding of basic computer functions and hardware components.
• Strong, accurate data entry skills.

Our working environment:

I-66 wants to ensure that all employees are comfortable and able to work in the type of culture and environment we have built our business on. Our culture relies on in-person collaboration and teamwork to leverage the full potential of our multidisciplinary teams, therefore the position is 100% office based.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability and willingness to work 24/7 shifts, flexibility is a must.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust and maintain focus to use a computer and clearly interpret events on the video wall.
• Visual, speaking and auditory abilities required.
• Ability to be stationary for extended periods of time and view traffic conditions, system alarms, toll prices, message signs, etc. on computer monitors and a video wall.

I-66 Express Mobility Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person