Transportation Technician

Job ID:TN-64526

Onsite/Local Transportation Technician (IMOT) with MS Access, TMC/IMSA, traffic surveillance Camera Monitoring, traffic/roadways and Dispatch/call center experience

Location: Nashville,Tennessee(TN DOT)
Duration: 6 Months
Position: 1

Skills:
Software Database Microsoft Access Experience operating computers No
Software Others Internet No
Skills Others Technical Skills 2 years of experience as TMC Technician II level or directly comparable experience. IMSA Level III Technician and Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (IMOT) Certification Preferred No
Skills Others Verbal Communication Good communication skills oral, in writing, reports, clear communication over radio, dispatch experience No

Job Description:
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN 3 (TMC Tech III)
Transportation Technician 3 also called TMC Tech III is an advanced technician position that will work indoors and on-site in a control room environment to monitor roadways and to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic. They will be tasked with managing scheduled and unscheduled traffic incidents, and dispatching responders accordingly by utilizing Intelligent Transportation Systems devices.
The initial contract will be for 30-90 days but is subject to extension upon good performance.
Duties of the position:
To perform functions with minimal supervision and to follow established procedures.
To identify the more complex issues and defer those 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 traffic 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 become familiar with the roadways and to understand the purpose and location of traffic devices.
To communicate with multiple agencies to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel.
To perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Customer Service experience (highly preferred)
Experience contributing within a team environment
Solid communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
Operational knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook
Dispatch or call center experience (highly preferred)