ONSITE Traffic Monitoring Operator/Call Center - Indianapolis, IN

Description

• Review all events, signs, and traveler information for accuracy.
• Monitoring CCTV traffic cameras, radio communications with INDOT personnel and other emergency responding agencies using 10 codes, incident identification and response call-out, customer service representative, and implementing required traffic control and other associated warning devices to advise the public of incidents and events impacting traffic flow.
• Operators assess large volumes of data (both static and real-time) from a wide variety of sources to detect possible roadway incidents.
• Constantly operate a computer and other monitoring equipment.
• They monitor road sensor data and confirm the data using CCTV video.
• Effective communication is an important part of this process as operators maintain telephone and/or radio communications with incident responders, DOT field personnel and other public and private agencies.
• Once assessment is complete, operators determine the facts and severity of traffic incidents and prepares the information for dissemination to the motoring public.
• Operators assist the general public by correctly inputting data into INDOT’s Global Events Manager (GEM) and CARS database for incidents, construction, and maintenance activities impacting traffic flow to generate events in web applications.
• Operators are responsible for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of all information disseminated.
• Operators maintain contact with Indiana State Police (ISP) Dispatch and other emergency responders, communicate and coordinate incident and road blocking information with INDOT maintenance and district staff as needed, provides other appropriate response agencies of scene details, provides information to motorists by displaying traveler information messages on Dynamic Message Boards (DMS), and provides overall information to verify and update information regarding ongoing incidents, associated backup/traffic delays and estimated clearance times.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a transportation Traffic Management Center Operator/Dispatcher a plus, but not a requirement
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple inputs, including automated road sensor data, 2-way radios, CCTV traffic cameras, and computer databases.
• Able to communicate across various levels of management
• Knowledge of personal computers and software.
• Ability and Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time monitoring Intelligent Transportation Systems such CCTV camera displays, meters, law enforcement radio broadcasts, answering/responding to calls and communicating to other staff or partner agencies.
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Indiana roadways.
• Able to multitask under intense pressure
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under intense pressure

Benefits

• Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation Benefits are not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance