What are the responsibilities and job description for the MassDOT ESP Person I position at Massachusetts Department of Transportation?
Position Summary
This position patrols the Massachusetts Turnpike in specially equipped vehicles, providing assistance to disabled motorists, reporting unsafe road conditions and correcting such conditions where possible, and performing other duties as assigned. The Emergency Patrol Service shall not have the authority or responsibilities of a police officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates highway motorized vehicles containing emergency service equipment to patrol highways, bridges, tunnels and plazas as assigned.
- Provides assistance to disabled motorists by such means as providing fuel and water replenishment, reflating or changing flat tires, pushing disabled vehicles to restart or moving them to a safe location, connecting jumper cables to boost batteries or assisting patrons with locked vehicles.
- Assists the State Police in providing aid and comfort to motorists involved in accidents and in ensuring the safety of other motorists at the scene of an accident by such means as directing traffic, placement and removal of safety cones and flares and removing debris.
- Assists the State Police in providing security surveillance of premises, buildings and equipment. Reports any unusual conditions or circumstances.
- Maintains patrol logs and prepares reports as requested.
- Assists the Maintenance Department by immediately reporting any unsafe road conditions and correcting such conditions where possible.
- Transports materials, supplies, mail and assorted papers to various work locations and administrative office as assigned.
- Renders invoices to motorists for services provided.
- Cleans and washes vehicles and equipment, makes minor repairs as may be requires and reports vehicle and equipment malfunctions or damages.
- Performs related duties as required.
Pre-Hire Process
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must agree to and successfully satisfy a CORI or Criminal Record Offender Information check, a satisfactory review of his/her driving records and an employment reference check to be eligible for this position.
About MassDOT
The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older; must possess a high school diploma or GED; must possess a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle license issued at least one (1) year prior to the date of employment. In addition, an applicant must not have had a Chargeable Accident or have been convicted of a major traffic violation (anything more than Endangering) for one (1) year prior to the date of employment.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.
- For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
