Description
traffic monitoring
control systems
real‑time data
incident planning
traffic redirection
team coordination
You'll join an innovative team, who manage a variety of operations, whether it's redirecting traffic flow, coordinating response teams, or relaying critical information to keep our roads safe.
We're seeking a Traffic Control Room Officer (TCRO) to monitor the flow of the traffic and respond quickly in the event of incidents.
- Work with different control systems to monitor and manage traffic in dedicated lanes and on reversible roadways.
- Compile real time information on road conditions for our stakeholders, the media and our customers, so that they maintain a trust in our brand.
- Consider ways to improve our processes for traffic management and make recommendations.
- Create Incident Management and Traffic Management plans to ensure our roads run more efficiently and safely when things don't go as planned.
- Work collaboratively with field staff, First Responders and your team, and act swiftly to respond to incidents to contain the event and keep everyone safe.
Requirements
cctv
dynamic signs
lane management
incident detection
mot
problem solving
This position requires being onsite in our Traffic Control Room in Alexandria 5 days a week. Please note this role will require overnight shifts, either between 10pm - 6am or 8pm - 6am.
We are open to considering candidates who either reside in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area, are within a reasonable commuting distance to Tysons Corner and Alexandria, VA and/or are willing to relocate at their own expense. Candidates who reside in the DMV area will be prioritized.
- Demonstrated interest in road networks, traffic flow, and incident management systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to innovate and present unique solutions.
- Experience with multi-tasking, coupled with efficiency and decisiveness to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis.
- Experience with shift-work, including exposure to working in a 24/7 environment, given our Operations Center is open 24/7.
- Understand the importance of rigorous knowledge of traffic management policies, practices and procedures, including operational systems.
- Experience monitoring operational environments and managing activities within Operations Centers.
- Experience writing reports, focusing on important details to include to ensure smooth operations.
- Gain familiarity with a variety of technologies that we use, such as Dynamic Message Signs, Lane Use Management Systems, CCTV and Automatic Incident Detection Systems that control over 400 cameras.
- Familiarity with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and establishing temporary traffic control on streets and highways to create a work zone.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various systems, with a curiosity for learning new technology, systems and computers.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
- Strong organization skills.
Benefits
Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create transportation solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges.
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
- Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more.
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan.
- Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status).
Training + Development
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