Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Prospect Infosys Inc

Transportation Technician 3

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 Tennessee data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

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.

$62,770 / year median in Tennessee

+7% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Transportation Technician 3 Prospect Infosys Inc Chattanooga, TN Job Details $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Incident management Call center experience Incident report management IT system monitoring Incident management software Traffic control safety protocols Local agency collaboration Mid-level Dispatching for rescue operations Control room operations Incident management operations support Collaborating with law enforcement agencies CCTV surveillance Traffic incident response Dispatch record maintenance Communication with emergency services Traffic management systems Emergency real-time monitoring tools Emergency response procedures for transportation
Full Job Description Job Title:
Transportation Technician 3
Location:
Chattanooga TN Duration:
90
Days Rate:
$20/hr. on 1099
Responsibilities:
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. 2 employees needed for an evening shift (C Shift) Saturday 6:00am-6:30pm Sunday 6:00am-6:30pm Monday 6:00am-6:30pm Tasks include: Advanced-level operator position performing functions with minimal supervision and following 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 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 (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 assist Service Patrols with other tasks, such as phone calls, etc. To perform other duties as assigned.
DISPATCH OR CALL CENTER EXPERIENCE A PLUS
!