11151 - Traffic Controller

Virginia Department of Transportation; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation in Hampton, VA is seeking a dedicated operations associate to perform regional traffic control, public safety activities, and facility operations across bridges, tunnels, and roadways.

You will monitor CCTV and other systems, maintain logs, respond to routine and emergency situations, and provide clear information to motorists and co-workers. Valid driver's license required; HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Gather data and prepare reports.
• Operate and maintain equipment used on bridges, tunnels and roadways.
• Knowledge of Bridge and Tunnel operations.
• Knowledge of SOPs and applicable policies governing emergency and non-emergency traffic situations.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Skilled in using computers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct facility communications via radio and telephone.
• Respond to motorists and co-workers with clear information and directions.
• Maintain logs and reports as described in SOPs and policies.
• Operate and monitor traffic management systems and related equipment.

Skills

Communication

Recordkeeping

TMS systems

Bridge & Tunnel operations

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Perform operational functions for the region such as traffic control, public safety, communications, removal of disabled vehicles and enforcement of facility regulations.

How You Will Contribute

• Communication: Coordinate and conduct facility communications via radio, and telephone in a clear and concise manner. Proactively respond to customers (motorists, co-workers, etc.). Provide clear, accurate information and directions in a friendly, courteous and a professional manner.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain logs and reports as described in Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable policies.
• TMS Systems: Provide effective traffic control by operating and monitoring TMS systems (CCTV monitors, CO Analyzers, Haze Detectors, fire alarms, traffic map board, NewTon, etc.) and operating active components when appropriate.
• Traffic Management and Facility Operations: Conduct traffic management and facility operations by understanding and applying Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable policies and regulations. Respond to routine and emergency situations.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather data and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment used on bridges, tunnels and roadways.
• Knowledge of Bridge and Tunnel operations.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable policies and regulations governing emergency and non-emergency traffic situations.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather data and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate, maintain equipment used on bridges, tunnels and roadways.
• Knowledge of Bridge and Tunnel operations.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures, other applicable policies and regulations governing emergency and non-emergency traffic situations.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Skilled in using computers.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• High school diploma or GED desired.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen