Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
JT
Joint Transportation Management Center
System Operator Trainee
Career Insights for Traffic Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New York data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Traffic Technician conducts field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
$59,080 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
WSP is currently initiating a search for a System Operator Trainee for our Long Island City, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Mobility Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Operate various computer-based traffic & freeway management systems to manage incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions Monitor roadways via CCTV surveillance cameras and detection systems Monitor all Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices and computer equipment associated with the system Skilled with the operation of all ITS equipment, computers and software associated with a particular system Utilize ITS equipment for incident management and the improvement of travel time, safety, and quality of life Check the accuracy and validity of the messages displayed on all Variable Message Signs (VMS) Enter incident information into computer using Traffic Management System (TMS) Software Familiarity with the roadways and understand the purpose and location of each VMS and CCTV device Perform routine daily checklist of all ITS and control room equipment and troubleshoot system failures and help maintain equipment ticket database Use standard operating procedures to detect, dispatch, monitor and document roadway incidents Confer with Joint Transportation Management Center (JTMC) partners as well as adjacent NYSDOT Region TMCs to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel Work with contractors and consulting firms to maintain the system Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies