Transportation Technician 3 (100% onsite)

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 31 day((s))

Skills

Monitor
schedule
Safety
traffic
detect
confirming
update

Job Details

Client: State of TN/TN DOT
Job ID: 64765
Job Title: Transportation Technician 3
Location: 7500 Volkswagen Dr. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416
Estimated Duration: 09/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
100% Onsite Candidate must be local to Chattanooga, TN
Shift 1 - Working Hours - 10hrs per day (12AM - 10AM) Wednesday-Saturday

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.
    • 1 employee needed for a midnight shift (H Shift)
    • Wednesday at 12:00 A.M. until 7:30 A.M.
    • Thursday at 12:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M.
    • Friday at 12:00 A.M until 10:00 A.M.
    • Saturday 12:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M

Tasks include:

  • Advanced level operator position performing functions with minimal supervision and to 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 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 checks the accuracy and validity of the messages displayed on all DMS and 511.
  • To be aware of all 511 messages broadcasted on a particular system.
  • To enter incident information into computer systems using traffic software.
  • To become familiar with the roadways and understands the purpose and location of each traffic device (i.e. detector stations, CCTV, and 511).
  • To alert operator staff to new and existing memos.
  • To use 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 assists Service Patrols with other tasks, such as phone calls, etc.
  • To perform other duties as assigned.
  • DISPATCH OR CALL CENTER EXPERIENCE A PLUS

Type

Category

Qualification

Description

Competency

Required

Software

Database

Microsoft Access

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Customer Service

Experience a plus

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Customer Service Skills

Experience a plus

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Data Entry

Experience a plus

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Emailing

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Software

Others

Microsoft Excel

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Software

Others

Microsoft Word

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Multi Line Phone System

Experience a plus

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Printing and Copying

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Technical Skills

2 years of experience as TMC Technician or direct comparable experience

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Typing

Experience a plus

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Verbal Communication

Good communication skills -oral, writing, clear communication over radio, dispatch experience

Novice (1-3 Years)

Yes


Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)

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