Emergency Roadside Patrol Specialist

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

13 paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The Tarrant County Transportation Department is seeking a full-time incident response operator to patrol assigned highway routes, assist motorists, and coordinate with law enforcement and the Transportation Management Center to maintain traffic flow. The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires readiness for overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Responsibilities include responding to accidents, operating the incident vehicle, communicating via radio, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, Class C or above.
• Technical training preferred in transportation/traffic/incident management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to accidents/incidents on highways and plan action to remove the incident.
• Communicate using phonetic alphabet and 10-codes with radio equipment.
• Assist motorists with disabled vehicles and clear roadway as needed.
• Operate and maintain incident response vehicle per PMI policies.
• Observe traffic controls and report major problems.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed to protect employees and the public.
• Move litter and debris to maintain a safe thoroughfare.
• Assist in sanding bridges and roads and posting warning signs during emergencies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic control

Radio communication

Public safety

Vehicle rescue

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Transportation tech training

Engineering

Automobile repair

Job description

The Tarrant County Transportation Department is seeking a full-time incident response operator to patrol assigned highway routes, assist motorists, and coordinate with law enforcement and the Transportation Management Center to maintain traffic flow. The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires readiness for overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Responsibilities include responding to accidents, operating the incident vehicle, communicating via radio, and ensuring