Incident Response Technician

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Toll Road Authority is seeking an Incident Response Technician (IRT) to patrol toll roads, identify hazards, assist with incident clearance and traffic control, and remediate minor spills. The role reports to the IRT Supervisor and requires readiness to respond to incidents as needed, with safety at the forefront.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1-3 years of related experience, and completed IRT and NIMS training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience, successfully completes IRT training, ability to work assigned district with minimum supervision, completed NIMS training.
• Basic computer skills and good written/verbal communication.
• Must be able to lift/push/move 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the toll road system for potential hazards or stranded motorists.
• Change flat tires, perform minor vehicle repairs, provide fuel and water.
• Tow vehicles to a safe location and transport stranded patrons.
• Assist Incident Management Team/maintenance when responding to incidents.
• Monitor assigned toll road areas daily to identify and remove potential hazards.
• Respond to major incidents as directed and maintain necessary tools.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NIMS training

Job description

General Summary

Incident Response Technician (IRT) pro actively patrols the Harris County Toll Road Authority maintained toll road system searching for stranded vehicles, debris, or any other potential traffic hazards which could impact our patron's safety or commute time. IRT also assists with the clearance of incidents, traffic control, and/or remediation of minor hazardous material spills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Incident Response Technicians (IRT) Patrols the toll road system for any potential traffic hazards or stranded motorist.
• Change flat tires, perform minor vehicle repairs, give fuel and water.
• Tow vehicles to a safe location, transport stranded patrons, and maintain assigned equipment.
• Assist HCTRA Incident Management Team/Maintenance personal when needed by responding to incidents with assistance relating to traffic hazards, debris on roadway and minor hazardous material spills.
• Monitors assigned toll road areas on a daily basis by observing, identifying and attempting to remove/prevent potential safety hazards.
• Responds immediately to major incidents affecting the toll road's traffic movement as directed by the Incident Management Team or when necessary.
• Maintains necessary tools and equipment.

Other Duties

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience, successfully completes IRT training, ability to work assigned district with minimum supervision, completed NIMS training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic computer skills, good written and verbal communications.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions. Be able to lift/push/move 50 pounds.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours Work

• Full-time position.
• Must be willing to work any shift with any day/s off.

Work Environment

Outside exposure, various shifts and work hours.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To Position: IRT Supervisor

Supervises Positions: None

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.