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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Control Room Operator to be based in Fort Worth, TX.
Scope of Work:
Control Room Operators are responsible for monitoring and reporting incidents on the
Dallas/Fort Worth Region area highways. The primary responsibility of this position is to
use intelligent transportation system devices to search for and verify incidents, lane
closures and monitor congestion. Once the Operator has confirmed the information,
respective first responder agencies co-located at the Fort Worth TMC or other control
centers are notified along with the distribution of traveler information to motorists
through various methods including electronic message signs.
Other responsibilities include:
Monitoring events and equipment status with closed circuit TV cameras (CCTV),
incident response crews and TMC Lonestar software.
Managing and logging events and congestion using the TMC software, and ITS
devices, both electronic and in the field (e.g., speed sensors, CCTV cameras and
Dynamic Message signs (DMS).
Coordinating and dispatching incident response crews to incidents in a safe,
timely and efficient manner.
Detecting, confirming and tracking equipment faults affecting control room
equipment (e.g., central system, computers, CCTV monitors, and large screen
display units) and system field equipment (e.g., CCTV, VDS, DMS).
Coordinating with internal operations staff on all control room activities while
communicating essential and timely incident data with external clients at regional
traffic operations centers.
Informing first responders of traffic related events involving injury and assisting
with coordination of lane closures and diversion routes.
Coordinating incidents with local multiplicity such as City of Fort Worth signal
operations when needed.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma and zero years of experience Drivers License in good standing This position will require a drug and alcohol test Preferred Qualifications : Associates degree or equivalent mix of education and practical experience A working knowledge of the municipality and area traffic management organizations, including state, metro and local emergency services An intimate knowledge of metropolitan roadways including their alternate names, the jurisdiction they are located, where the jurisdiction changes, and alternate routes that are available An ability to synthesize information from multiple, diverse and simultaneous inputs, including automated road sensor data, 2-way radios, CCTV cameras, motorist assist vehicles and computer databases Knowledge of personal computers and software, Microsoft Windows, MS Office An ability to work calmly and accurately under intense pressure Additional Information Appropriate NIMS Certification within 90 days of employment Work Conditions:
90-day probation period May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments Controlled, indoor environment with dimmed lighting Significant periods of sitting, CCTV monitor viewing, and data entry Heavy telephone and computer usage Closely supervised shift schedule; monitored performance with routine evaluation #LI-EM1
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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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