What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Technician (level 3) position at Quality Staffing?
Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for an experienced Transportation Technician / Traffic Dispatcher (level 3) to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TN DOT) located in Chattanooga, TN. This is an on-site position working the evening shift on Wednesday from 4 : 30 pm until 12 : 00 am and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2 : 00 pm until 12 : 00 am. The pay rate for this position is $18.50 per hour.Traffic Dispatcher Job Description : An advanced level position that ensures safe and efficient traffic movement and monitors roadways including detecting, confirming, updating, and responding to scheduled and unscheduled traffic incidents, congestion, and travel time imbalances.
- The initial contract will be for 30-90 days but is subject to extension upon good performance.
- One employee needed for an evening shift : -Wednesday from 4 : 30 pm until 12 : 00 am-Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 2 : 00 pm until 12 : 00 am Duties and Responsibilities as a Traffic Dispatcher will include : -Advanced level operator position performing functions with minimal supervision and established procedures.-To perform all duties and may defer the most complex issues to a supervisor.-To operate various computer-based traffic management systems to manage traffic and incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions.-To monitor roadways via CCTV surveillance cameras and detection systems.-To monitor all traffic devices and computer equipment associated with the system.-To maintain advanced knowledge on the operation of all traffic equipment, computers and software associated with the traffic systems.-To utilize traffic equipment for incident management and the improvement of travel time, safety, and quality of life of the traveling motorists and toll customers.-To continually check the accuracy and validity of the messages displayed on all DMS and 511.-To be aware of all 511 messages broadcast on a particular system.-To enter incident information into computer systems using traffic software.-To become familiar with the roadways and understand the purpose and location of each traffic device (, detector stations, CCTV, and 511).-To alert operator staff to new and existing memos.-Utilize SOG to detect, dispatch, monitor, and document roadway incidents.-To confer with partners (highway patrol, Service Patrols, Local Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue, etc.) as well as adjacent Traffic Management Centers or other DOT Regions to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel.-To dispatch Service Patrols and assist Service Patrols with other tasks, such as phone calls, etc.-To perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications Needed for Traffic Dispatcher position : -Experience Operating Computers-Microsoft Access, Excel & Word Skills-Customer Service Skills-Data Entry Skills-Emailing Skills-Internet Research & Navigation Skills-Multi-line Phone System Experience-Printing & Copying Skills-Technical Skills (2 years of experience as a Traffic Maintenance Control Technician Level 2 or direct comparable experience)-Excellent Communication Skills (oral, in writing, clear communication over radio)-Dispatch or Call Center experience a plus.-Must be local to the Chattanooga, TN area. Benefits Include : -Weekly Pay / Comparable Wages-Major Medical Insurance-Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance-Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Interested? Here is how to apply : -Visit our website at : 'Apply Now' and complete the process.-Follow up with a phone text to 615-540-8186, Quality Staffing's TN recruiter.-Please text your first & last name, your email address, and job #63995 Traffic Dispatcher, Chattanooga.-This job closes on 2 / 14 / 25 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date. Quality Staffing, Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.#CL1
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