Safety Service Patroller Staunton VA

Safety Service Patroller Staunton VA

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

AECOM is seeking passionate talent with a customer focused mindset for Safety Service Patrol Operator positions in Edinburg, VA. These positions will be a direct report to the Safety Service Patrol (SSP) Supervisor and Management Team with direct public and multi-agency communications.

Virginia's DOT Safety Service Patrollers play a key critical role in safeguarding motorists traveling the interstates by ensuring roadways are clear of debris, reporting highway maintenance issues, and assisting stranded motorists. Our SSP program operates 7 days a week, 365 days per year, serving a critical role in the delivery of safety and mobility to the motoring public.

As this is a 24/7/365 operation center, schedules are dictated by operational need and stated in advance and will include on call duties. Schedules may vary and individuals selected will be required to successfully complete certification training.

The responsibilities of the SSP include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing temporary traffic control for emergency responders and providing scene assistance.
• Detecting incidents and disruptions in traffic.
• Clearing obstructions and debris from the roadway.
• Support reversible roadway and high-occupancy vehicle gate and tunnel operations to ensure safe and incident-free lane change functions. ERO ONLY

The Safety Service Patrol also offers help to individual motorists, including:

• Tire change assistance.
• Fuel to get to the nearest gas station.
• Jump starts.
• Water for overheating radiators.
• Phone access to call tow / recovery services.
• Directions.

To ensure safety, Safety Service Patrol operators are provided with special highly visible, reflective uniforms and drive specially marked vehicles.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and or equivalent certificate (GED) or 1 year of relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to drive, using an AECOM provided vehicle, patrolling and monitoring a segment of interstate roadway in an assigned region.
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; must also successfully complete Virginia Department of Transportation fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Possess a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record in the last 3 years, including no suspension of license or single violation that the department of motor vehicle treats as worth 6 demerits.
• Employees must also participate in monthly MVR monitoring program and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and successfully participate in the program's mandatory random drug screening process.

Work Environment/Physical requirements Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 85 pounds.
• Ability to pull/drag a force gauge to produce 160?ft./lbs of force with a contact point of 36 inches off the ground.
• Ability to lift a 40-pound tool bag.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching and occasionally work with arms above shoulder level.
• Ability to perform fine motor skills.
• Ability to perform hand gripping/squeezing for hand tools and equipment (levers, jack handles, air compressor, jumper cables etc.).
• Ability to occasionally work at heights less than 4ft.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to descend/ascend vehicle steps.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon successfully completing functional tests for each essential function identified for this position and listed above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of driving experience.
• Prior Safety Service Patrol Operator experience.
• Knowledge/experience of incident management techniques.
• Radio and telecommunications experience.
• Possess or be able and willing to obtain CPR certifications.
• Basic competency in using computers such as laptops, smart pads.
• Working knowledge of basic automotive repair.
• A positive customer service attitude - both to co-workers (internal customers) and external customers.
• Geographic familiarity with regional freeway system and arterial roads.