Highway Incident & Traffic Control Specialist

Ferrovial Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Highway Incident Response Officer to respond to incidents on provincial highways, coordinating with police and emergency services. This role requires 2+ years in highway maintenance operations and incident management.

You will communicate with traffic operations centres, document incident reports, and assist with detour planning while maintaining safety standards. A valid Class DZ driver’s license and OTM BOOK 7 certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in highway maintenance operations, freeway traffic control and incidents/accidents management.
• Valid Class DZ driver’s license is required with a good driving record.
• OTM BOOK 7 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between police, fire, and emergency responders during incident management.
• Communicate with the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Operations Centre by radio and telephone to provide information and updates pertaining to incidents.
• Complete incident reports accurately.
• Coordinate detour routes during asset closures.
• Investigate fatalities to determine if facilities contributed to the accident.
• Track and maintain files on major incidents and accidents involving assets, personnel, and equipment.
• Assist with third party claims by gathering documentation and relevant information.
• Coordinate special events involving traffic control, detours and/or closures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned; comply with safety and legal requirements.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Safety awareness

Decision making

Independent judgement

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Class DZ driver's license

OTM BOOK 7 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Highway Incident Response Officer to respond to incidents on provincial highways, coordinating with police and emergency services. This role requires 2+ years in highway maintenance operations and incident management.

You will communicate with traffic operations centres, document incident reports, and assist with detour planning while maintaining safety standards. A valid Class DZ driver’s license and OTM BOOK 7 certification are required.